From the Publisher
Beekeeping For Dummies, 2nd Edition reviews the tools of
the trade, including complete instructions for building and
maintaining beehives; offers detailed and easy-to-follow guidelines
for all phases of honey production--including harvesting, bottling,
packaging and marketing your honey; explores theories into the
recent unexplained collapse of colonies and its environmental and
economic on society; and provides new information on mites and
diseases and recommend changes in bee medication and treatments.
From the Jacket
Now updated - your guide to becoming a successful
backyard beekeeper
Interested in raising honey bees? This friendly, practical guide
presents a step-by-step approach to starting your own beehive,
along with expert tips for maintaining a healthy colony. You get
the latest on honey bee medication and treatments, harvesting and
marketing your honey, and the impact the sudden disappearance of
the honey bee has on our environment and economy.
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To bee or not to bee? - understand the benefits of beekeeping
and whether it''s right for you
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Build your first hive - gather the right equipment, obtain your
bees, and transfer them safely to their new home
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Get up-close and personal - see how to open and close the hive,
inspect your bees at the right times, and know what to look for
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Handle common problems - from swarming to robbing to pesticide
poisoning, find simple solutions
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Understand Colony Collapse Syndrome - learn what you can do to
help save the honey bees
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Gear up for the golden harvest - use the tools of the trade to
extract honey, store it, and sell it
Praise for Beekeeping For Dummies
"The information a beginner needs to keep bees with
confidence."
-Kim Flottum, Bee Culture Magazine
"A reader-friendly guide to beekeeping for novices or
beginners."
-Dewey M. Caron, Professor of Entomology,
University of Delaware
Open the book and find:
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The various types of honey bees and the role each plays in a
colony
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Hands-on instruction in building a hive
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How to keep bees healthier and more productive
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Guidelines for all phases of honey production
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New information on raising your own queens
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Plenty of helpful, illustrative pictures to guide you
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The safest ways to inspect and enjoy your bees
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A Beekeeper''s Calendar organized by climate zones
About the Author
Howland Blackiston has more than 20 years''
experience keeping bees. He has written many articles on beekeeping
and appeared on dozens of television and radio programs, including
CNBC, CNN, NPR, and Sirius Satellite Radio. Blackiston has been a
keynote speaker at conferences in more than 40 countries.
Format: Trade Paperback
Published: March 16, 2009
Publisher: Wiley
Language: English
The following ISBNs are associated with this title:
ISBN - 10: 0470430656
ISBN - 13: 9780470430651
