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At a glance

Condition
New
Dimensions
7.36 x 0.77 x 9.25 in
Weight
2.31 lb
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Publication date
January 1, 2011
Edition
UK Edition
Language
English

Description

Believe it or not, bees are one of the oldest species of domesticated animals. Archeologists have found evidence of beekeeping, or apiculture, in the Middle East dating back more than five thousand years. If you've ever tasted good clover honey, it's not hard to understand why. But it's not just for the honey that more than 125,000 people (and growing) in the United States, alone, keep hives. Anyone interested in nature can't help but be fascinated by those buzzing yellow bundles of energy and the exotic world they inhabit, with all its weird rituals and incredible efficiency. Also, dedicated gardeners appreciate the extra bounty that pollinating bees bring to their fruits, flowers, and vegetable gardens. In this easy-to-follow guide, Howland Blackiston, one of the nation's most respected authorities on the subject, takes the mystery (and the sting) out of beekeeping. Taking a step-by-step approach to successful backyard beekeeping, he gets you up and running with all the information you need to: Build a hive Establish your first colony Inspect your hives with confidence Maintain healthy colonies Deal with pests and fix common problems Harvest and enjoy fresh homemade honey Bottle and market your honey Howland Blackiston covers all the bases, from bee anatomy, society, and behavior, to identifying and healing common illnesses afflicting bees. He also offers inventive solutions to most common and many uncommon problems you're likely to run into. Among other things, you'll discover: Where to put your hive, basic equipment you'll need, and how to assemble a hive The best and safest way to inspect and enjoy your bees Year-round tasks a beekeeper must perform to maintain a healthy colony How to recognize and deal with common problems with brood production and the precious queen How to harvest honey and decide what kind of honey you'd like to make Making products from beeswax and propolis For both fun and profit, beekeeping has become a booming enterprise. A real honey of a book, Beekeeping For Dummies gets you on the road to enjoying this ancient, highly-rewarding, and oh-so-tasty hobby. Read more

Specs 9

Publisher John Wiley & Sons
Publication date January 1, 2011
Edition UK Edition
Language English
Print length 358 pages
ISBN-10 1119972507
ISBN-13 01
Item Weight 2.31 pounds

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Top Amazon Reviews


Very helpful
Format: Paperback
This is so easy to read. It makes you not want to put it down! I’ve never read such an engaging How To book before. That being said, get a mentor after you read this. There’s a lot to beekeeping, and even after reading this, there’s no way I could have done it without some guidance.
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2023 by Tina de Risa

A really good first book about Beekeeping.
Format: Paperback
Although I had a mentor when I started keeping my first hive, this book has easy to understand information. I bought this book only to realize this edition was earlier than the one I started with, so I made sure to buy the latest 2020 edition.
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2023 by Robert C

Very thorough
Format: Paperback
Well written
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2022 by George W. McQuarrie

Good beginning book
Format: Kindle
Lots of good info for a beginning beekeeper. Easy to understand. The pictures are well placed and well detailed for the beginner.
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2014 by Jerry Rayfield

Eze to understand
Format: Paperback
I'm happy I ordered this book my bee's are doing great.
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2023 by Stephen Ray Keohane Sr

Good Book
Format: Paperback
About to have our first bees delivered in the next couple of weeks. The book was for my wife and both of us have found it helpful! Worth reading!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2014 by H. Link

good
Format: Paperback
great book , very good reference book and easy to read. I would recommend it to any one interested in starting out like I'am.
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2013 by Mary Ann

Very helpful
Format: Kindle
Great book for the beginning beekeeper. I used it today when I received my package. Many practical helps included in the book.
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2013 by Amazon Customer
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