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Beekeeping for Dummies by Howland Blackiston (2017, Trade Paperback)

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Highly Recommended for New Beekeepers!Want to raise honeybees but not sure where to start? This comprehensive, hands-on book to beekeeping will guide you through your first season and beyond. You'll find valuable information on how to keep bees in the 'burbs or the city, how to acquire bees and install them safely, how to inspect your bees, identify problems and more!Also, you'll learn how to keep your bees healthy using natural methods. Paperback. 442 pp.. By Howland Blackiston (former president of the Back Yard Beekeepers Association and international lecturer on bees and beekeeping). 9-1/4" x 7-1/4".

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Product Identifiers

PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John

ISBN-101119310067

ISBN-139781119310068

eBay Product ID (ePID)228894802

Product Key Features

Number of Pages480 Pages

Publication NameBeekeeping for Dummies

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2017

SubjectAgriculture / Beekeeping

TypeTextbook

AuthorHowland Blackiston

Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight23.1 Oz

Item Length9.4 in

Item Width7.3 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number4

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2016-960491

Dewey Edition23

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal638.1

SynopsisEverything you need to 'bee' a successful backyard beekeeper If you've ever thought about becoming a backyard beekeeper--or have already tried a hand at it and want to be better one--then this is the book for you In Beekeeping for Dummies , 4th Edition you'll find everything you need to know in order to start your own colony, including how to assemble and maintain beehives, handle every phase of honey production, purchase and use all the latest tools, and what to do beyond your first season. This hands-on guide provides all the tools, tips, tricks, and techniques needed to become a real backyard beekeeper. You'll learn to identify the queen from her workers and drones, properly open and close the hive, distinguish one type of honey from another, and preserve your colony if disaster should strike. Keep bees on a small urban rooftop or in a large country yard Assemble your own hive and sustain it for years to come Safely inspect and manage your colony Harvest and sell your own honey Becoming a backyard beekeeper isn't as hard as people think--and with this hands-on guide, you'll be able to create one honey of a colony that will have the neighbors buzzing., Everything you need to 'bee' a successful backyard beekeeper If you've ever thought about becoming a backyard beekeeper--or have already tried a hand at it and want to be better one--then this is the book for you! In Beekeeping for Dummies , 4th Edition you'll find everything you need to know in order to start your own colony, including how to assemble and maintain beehives, handle every phase of honey production, purchase and use all the latest tools, and what to do beyond your first season. This hands-on guide provides all the tools, tips, tricks, and techniques needed to become a real backyard beekeeper. You'll learn to identify the queen from her workers and drones, properly open and close the hive, distinguish one type of honey from another, and preserve your colony if disaster should strike. Keep bees on a small urban rooftop or in a large country yard Assemble your own hive and sustain it for years to come Safely inspect and manage your colony Harvest and sell your own honey Becoming a backyard beekeeper isn't as hard as people think--and with this hands-on guide, you'll be able to create one honey of a colony that will have the neighbors buzzing., Learn what to do in your first season and beyond Keep your bees healthy using natural methods Manage all phases of honey production The bestselling, hands-on guide to beekeeping Find out what all the buzz is about beekeeping. Beekeeping For Dummies gives you details on starting and managing your own backyard colonies with practical, up-to-date information on all things apicultural. Whether you're a newbie or an old hand looking for the latest tools and techniques, this hands-on guide tells you what you need to know to keep happy, healthy honey bees, understand bee behavior, use the latest hiving techniques, and a whole lot more. You can also check out how-to beekeeping videos online. Inside Manage a Langstroth or Top Bar hive Keep bees in the 'burbs or the city Acquire bees and install them safely Learn when and how to inspect your bees Identify and fix common problems Save using enclosed coupons for beekeeping supplies

LC Classification NumberSF523