Author: Malcolm T. Sanford Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC ISBN: 161212979X Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 225
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This trusted handbook is a must-have for novice and seasoned beekeepers alike. Now totally redesigned and featuring color photos and graphics, the second edition also includes up-to-date information on honey bee health. The go-to reference presents comprehensive yet accessible information on everything from planning hives and installing a colony to preventing disease and managing productive hives that will bear bountiful honey harvests year after year. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
Author: Malcolm T. Sanford Publisher: Storey Publishing ISBN: 1603425500 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 244
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A guide to beekeeping covers its origin and history, the life cycle of a bee, choosing a hive location, equipment, obtaining the bees, managing honeybee colonies, pollination, and diseases and pests.
Author: Mary T Cosgrove Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : Languages : en Pages : 0
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Beekeeping, also known as apiculture, is the practice of raising and managing honey bees for the purpose of producing honey, beeswax, royal jelly, pollen, and other bee products. Beekeeping is an ancient art and has been practiced for thousands of years, with evidence of beekeeping dating back to ancient Egypt and Greece. Beekeeping typically involves housing a colony of bees in a hive, which can be made from various materials, such as wood or plastic. The hive consists of several components, including a bottom board, hive bodies, frames, and a lid. The hive provides a safe and stable environment for the bees to live and work, and the frames allow beekeepers to inspect the hive and manipulate the bees. The bees are managed by a beekeeper, who is responsible for ensuring that the colony is healthy and productive. This involves monitoring the health of the bees, controlling pests and diseases, providing food and water, and managing the hive to encourage honey production. Beekeepers must also take care to avoid disturbing the bees too much, as this can cause stress and reduce the productivity of the colony. One of the primary products of beekeeping is honey, which is produced by the bees from nectar collected from flowers. Honey is harvested by removing frames of honeycomb from the hive, and then extracting the honey using a honey extractor or by crushing the comb and straining out the honey. Beeswax, another valuable product of beekeeping, is produced by the bees to build the honeycomb, and can be used to make candles, cosmetics, and other products. Beekeeping is an important activity for both commercial and hobbyist beekeepers, as bees play a vital role in pollinating crops and plants, and the production of honey and other bee products supports local economies and provides valuable nutrition. However, beekeeping also requires a significant amount of knowledge, skill, and commitment to ensure the health and productivity of the bees.
Author: Jaime Neil Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: 9781090838490 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 118
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All You Need to Know to be Successful at Beekeeping Have you ever considered starting your own bee colony in your backyard? Or maybe you have already tried a hand at beekeeping and you want to be more proficient at it. The Beekeeper's Guide provides you with all the information you need to start your first colony, which includes setting up and managing your beehives safely, handling every aspect of honey production, purchasing and using all the latest tools and what to do after the first season. This complete beekeeping guide contains detailed information on the easiest methods to raise honey bees in your backyard - including loads of bee-related facts and projects. You will discover all the techniques, tips and tricks needed to enjoy this amazing hobby, including the identification of the queen bee from the drones and workers. You will also learn the best natural and nontoxic ways of caring for your colonies, which include providing the best bee food, protecting them from predators and disease as well as keeping them productive, healthy and happy. Featuring clear and simple instructions, The Beekeeper's Guide provides extensive information on handling honey bees and working throughout the season to maintain healthy beehives and harvest a generous supply of honey and other products of a beehive. More than a guide to beekeeping, this handbook provides expert advice for: The best location to place your bee hive for your bees' safety and yours Setting up and caring for your own colonies Safely inspecting and managing your colony Using your smoker the right way Harvesting and selling your own honey and other beehive products Better pest management Keeping your beehives healthy With all the information you'll find in The Beekeeper's Guide, your honey bees will be happy, healthy, and more productive. BUY NOW!
Author: Dave Hunter Publisher: Mountaineers Books ISBN: 1594859647 Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 358
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• Author Dave Hunter is at the leading edge of bee and pollinator issues • Mason bees are part of the solution to honeybees’ decline • No other bee book addresses the topic with such depth and interest • Includes useful information about leafcutter bees too! The national media regularly features dire stories on honeybee colony collapse and its danger to our food supply. But there's another, unsung bee that has the potential to save the planet—the mason bee. Mason Bee Revolution explains how docile, hard-working, solitary mason bees (and their compatriots, the leafcutter bees) are even more productive pollinators than honeybees, and keeping them can be a fun, easy, backyard hobby for gardeners, conservationists, foodies, and families everywhere. Why these bees? Bee pollination is critical for about 80 percent of US agricultural crops, increasing crop value by an estimated $15 billion annually. Since 2006, nearly a third of all honeybee hives have been lost each year, due to parasites, pesticides, habitat loss, climate change, and a newer malady called Colony Collapse Disorder. While scientists search for answers to save the honeybee, Dave Hunter and his company, Crown Bees, are leading the effort to increase the population of other highly efficient pollinators: One mason bee can produce twelve pounds of cherries, via pollination, where it would take sixty honey bees to achieve the same. Mason Bee Revolution is an easy-to-follow guide to keeping both mason and leafcutter bees. It tells you how to set up, care for, and harvest your own bees and what types of plants and habitat encourage mason and leafcutter bees, as well as provides general information on other common pollinators and bee-related facts, projects, and personalities.
Author: Dr. Rashmi Sharma Publisher: Shineeks Publishers ISBN: Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 104
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The Beekeeper’s Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Apiculture is a must-have resource for anyone interested in the art and science of beekeeping. This comprehensive guide takes readers on a journey into the captivating world of bees, providing practical advice and insights for both novice and experienced beekeepers. From understanding bee behavior and hive management to honey production and disease prevention, this handbook covers all aspects of apiculture. It highlights the vital role of bees in our ecosystems, emphasizing the importance of ethical and sustainable beekeeping practices. Whether you are a beekeeping enthusiast or a beginner eager to start your own hive, The Beekeeper’s Handbook equips you with the knowledge and tools to embark on a fulfilling and rewarding journey as a beekeeper.
Author: Thomas D. Seeley Publisher: Princeton University Press ISBN: 1400857872 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 213
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The book presents honeybees as a model system for investigating advanced social life among insects from an evolutionary perspective. Originally published in 1985. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Author: Christy Hemenway Publisher: New Society Publisher ISBN: 1550925113 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 279
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A beginner’s complete guide to keeping bees in top bar hives, and why. What’s the buzz about the growing popularity of backyard beekeeping? Providing habitat for bees, pollinating your garden, and producing honey for your family are some of the compelling reasons for taking up this exciting hobby. But conventional beekeeping requires a significant investment and has a steep learning curve. The alternative? Consider beekeeping outside the box. The Thinking Beekeeper is the definitive do-it-yourself guide to natural beekeeping in top bar hives. Based on the concept of understanding and working with bees’ natural systems as opposed to trying to subvert them, the advantages of this approach include: · Simplicity, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness · Increased safety due to less heavy lifting and hive manipulation · Chemical-free colonies and healthy hives Top bar hives can be located anywhere bees have access to forage, and they make ideal urban hives. Emphasizing the intimate connection between our food systems, bees, and the well-being of the planet, The Thinking Beekeeper will appeal to the new breed of beekeeper who is less focused on maximizing honey yield, and more on ensuring the viability of the bee population now and in the coming years. Mother Earth News Books for Wiser Living Recommendation “You’ll find information you need here that’s not available anywhere else. Both you and your bees will benefit from Christy’s approach, advice, and philosophy.” —Kim Flottum, editor, Bee Culture Magazine “A unique and exceptional resource for the beginning beekeeper.” —Marty Hardison, top bar beekeeper, educator and international developmental beekeeping consultant
Author: Howland Blackiston Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 1118945476 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 464
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Your guide to becoming a successful back yard beekeeper Want to find out what all the buzz is about beekeeping? The latest edition of Beekeeping For Dummies gives you the most trusted and up-to-date information on safely keeping your own bees, including complete instructions for assembling and maintaining beehives, handling all phases of honey production, using the latest tools and equipment, and much more. Keeping your own bees has many benefits: they not only pollinate your garden, but you can harvest the honey, honeycomb, propolis, bee pollen, and wax. With the expert guidance in Beekeeping For Dummies, you'll get the know-how to acquire your own bees and transfer them safely to their new home, securely open and close the hive, inspect your bees at the right time, handle common problems, and extract honey like a pro. Includes expert tips for maintaining a healthy bee colonyContains options for using natural (non-chemical) methods for keeping bees healthy Has information for keeping bees in both suburban and urban environments Covers harvesting and marketing your honey Explores the impact the sudden disappearance of the honey bee has on our environment and economy Provides information on how to raise your own queen bees and improve the genetics of your colonies If you're brand-new to the scene or a seasoned beekeeper looking for the latest tools, techniques and information on back yard beekeeping, this hands-on, friendly guide has you covered.
Author: Malcolm T. Sanford
Author: Malcolm T. Sanford
Author: Mary T Cosgrove
Author: Jaime Neil
Author: Dave Hunter
Author: Dr. Rashmi Sharma
Author: Thomas D. Seeley
Author: Christy Hemenway
Author: Howland Blackiston
Author: Richard Taylor