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Beekeeping for Dummies
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 638.1
EAN: 9780764554193
ISBN: 0764554190
Label: For Dummies
Languages: EnglishOriginal LanguageEnglishUnknownEnglishPublished
Manufacturer: For Dummies
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 336
Publication Date: March 01, 2002
Publisher: For Dummies
Studio: For Dummies
Features:- ISBN13: 9780764554193
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Editorial Review: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.
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I purchased Beekeeping for Dummies as a gift for my boyfriend and I could not put it down. The abundant amount of information given in this book is simple and to the point. The pictures are nice. There is a section dedicated to recipes containing honey (including ales) and products that can be made from beeswax. I think that Beekeeping for Dummies is an excellent text for anyone who is interested in bees and beekeeping.
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I have been keeping bees for three years now and I still continually refer to this book. It is a must read for new beekeepers and a reference for experienced beekepers.
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As are most of the other FOR DUMMIES, this book gave many insights as well as basic
information on raising bees. Would recommend it to anyone
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Easy enough for my 14 year old to read and understand, she finds it so interesting that she is carries it anytime she thinks she can squeeze in a little pleasure reading time! We will also be attending a beekeeping class and think that this book a wonderful start if you are looking into this hobby. After reading the book she is so interested and excited about beekeeping that she is asking for beekeeping equipment for Christmas/birthday gifts! We are looking forward to the time when she can get her ... Read More
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I ordered this book for my husband who wants to keep bees. He cannot put down that book. The pictures and illustrations are so informative. After going thru the book just once, he is looking for equipment. Granted, going into winter he will wait and probably read the book again. But he will be ready in the spring go order his bees. It has been exciting for us both and this is just the beginning. And the price of the book was pennies compared to its worth. Buy the book!
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