Since 1973, tens of thousands of first-time and experienced
beekeepers alike have relied on The Beekeeper's Handbook as the
best single-volume guide to the hobby and profession of beekeeping.
Featuring clear descriptions and authoritative content, this
handbook provides step-by-step directions accompanied by more than
100 illustrations for setting up an apiary, handling bees, and
working throughout the season to maintain a healthy colony of bees
and a generous supply of honey. This book explains the various
colony care options and techniques, noting advantages and
disadvantages, so that beekeepers can make the best choices for
their own hives.
This fourth edition has been thoroughly redesigned, expanded,
updated, and revised to incorporate the latest information on
Colony Collapse Disorder, green IPM methods, regional overwintering
protocols, and procedures for handling bees and managing diseases
and pests such as African honey bees and bee mites. The book
explains not only how but also why each step is part of the
transformative process that results in the magnificent creation of
honey. This essential guide is a beekeeper's most valuable
resource.
Colony Collapse Disorder has renewed our recognition of the
importance of small-scale beekeeping and the critical role of bees
in the production of our food supply. For the growing number of
beekeepers looking to set up hives for either a rewarding hobby or
a profitable commercial enterprise, this updated and revised
essential how-to guide includes:
step-by-step directions for all stages from setting up an
apiary to harvesting honey; approximately 100 illustrations
featuring techniques, equipment, and bee biology; information about
how to manage new pests and diseases including Colony Collapse
Disorder; coverage of new trends and changes in beekeeping
including green IPM techniques and new laws for urban beekeeping;
the most up-to-date bibliography and list of resources on the
topic; and a new user-friendly book design that clearly highlights
instructions and other important features.
