This classic work has been greatly enhanced and extended with both photographs and images to illustrate the many facets of Beekeeping. A guide for the aspiring apiarist. All you need to know to get started in beekeeping. In this updated edition, a compilation of advice from Langstroth, Quinby, Huber, and a number of contemporary contributors, you will find everything you need to know about Honeybees, Apiculture, Honey and Pollen, the Hive, the Apiary, Breeding, Pasturage, Feeding, Swarming, Replacing the Queen, Enemies of Bees, Colony Collapse Disorder, and the mysterious Behavior of Bees. Well illustrated.

If you want to discover how to best raise bees and perhaps even create a profitable honey business from it, then keep reading... Just diving into the world of bees? Have you wanted to start your own hive, but have been confused by the conflicting information on the Internet? Looking for an authoritative source on how to go about the business of bees and make money while you're at it? Then Backyard Beekeeping: What You Need to Know About Raising Bees and Creating a Profitable Honey Business is the only book you need! In this book, you're going to learn: The 10 start-up guidelines How to confidently identify the different breeds of honey bees How to successfully put together your very own hive 17 supplies every beekeeper must have How to create the most beautiful bee-friendly garden The best ways to tackle pests and diseases that most amateurs ignore The best plants to give your bees all the sweet nectar they need to thrive and more The role every bee plays in providing the best honey-and how to keep them producing honey for years to come An unbelievably easy way to understand bee behavior so you can give the buzzers what they need The proper way to harvest your honey and beeswax, so there's no waste, and it's all high-quality product How to market your epic, delicious honey, get back your investment, and then some Where to find hot buyers that are ready and eager to buy your product And so much more! With this book, you will find that you have everything you need to know and then some. Many amateur beekeepers proceed with no confidence and get terrible advice from terrible sources. With this guide, you can start your beekeeping hobby or business, knowing that you've got all the info you need so you won't miss a beat! Whether you're new at this, or you're a long-time beekeeper, there are amazing tips here to take your beekeeping to the next level. So, are you ready to step up your game? Of course you are! Click the "add to cart" button now.

Keeping backyard honey bees is much easier then you may think. By just checking on your honey bees a few times per month, you should be collecting honey in no time. In this book we will review the steps needed, from getting your honey bees, to taking care of your hive, gathering honey, and what to expect in between. Grab a drink and a small bite to eat, find a comfy place to sit and together we will discover what joy beekeeping can be. In this book we will walk you through: Why Keep Bees Tools and Equipment You Need Overcoming the Fear of Getting Stung Setting Up Your Hive Identifying the Three Different Castes of Bees Choosing a Bee Breed for your Hive Obtaining Your Initial Bee Colony How to Open Your Bee Hive Major Bee Diseases When to Harvest Honey From Your Hive Have a joyful life with this book and your new found love for honey bees.

Enjoy the time-honored tradition of beekeeping in your own backyard or urban rooftop with this accessible resource for beekeepers of all skill levels, now in its 5th edition. More than a guide to beekeeping, The Backyard Beekeeper features expert advice for: Setting up and caring for your own colonies Selecting the best location to place your new bee colonies for their safety and yours The most practical and nontoxic ways to care for your bees Swarm control Using top bar hives Harvesting the products of a beehive and collecting and using honey Bee problems and treatments New in this edition: Natural beekeeping techniques like insulating hives for the winter to mimic the advantages of bee homes in the wild Important new treatments for and updated info on the battle with Varroa mites How to deal with the new antibiotic recommendations for American foulbrood Introduction to new recordkeeping technology to consider In addition to content updates to reflect the most recent research and technology in beekeeping, the book features a new design with larger, easier-to-read text, many new photos, and a more easily navigable structure. With this complete reference and the expert advice of Bee Culture editor emeritus Kim Flottum, your bees will be healthy, happy, and more productive.

The Backyard Beekeeper, now in its 4th edition, makes the time-honored and complex tradition of beekeeping an enjoyable and accessible backyard pastime that will appeal to urban and rural beekeepers of all skill levels. More than a guide to beekeeping, this handbook features expert advice for: Setting up and caring for your own colonies Selecting the best location to place your new bee colonies for their safety and yours The most practical and nontoxic ways to care for your bees Swarm control Using top bar hives Harvesting the products of a beehive and collecting and using honey Bee problems and treatments What's New? Information for urban bees and beekeepers Using your smoker the right way Better pest management Providing consistent and abundant good food Keeping your hives healthy With this complete resource and the expert advice of Bee Culture editor Kim Flottum, your bees will be healthy, happy, and more productive.