Building Beehives For Dummies (9781119544388) was previously
published as Building Beehives For Dummies (9781118312940). While
this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content
is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new
or updated product. The easy way to build your own beehives and
beekeeping equipment Building Beehives For Dummies is the follow-up
book to the bestselling Beekeeping For Dummies. It provides
everything you need to learn how to build some of the world's most
popular hives and beekeeping accessories. For each design the book
includes a detailed materials list (what lumber, hardware and
fasteners you'll need), step-by-step building instructions, and
illustrative drawings that show how the components all fit
together. There are over a dozen plans in all, including the
traditional Langstroth hive, the eight frame garden hive, designs
for elevated hive stands, the Warre hive, screened bottom board,
the Kenya top-bar hive, four-frame observation hive, hive top
feeders, and more. The book contains introductory chapters that
teach you the basic carpentry skills necessary to build any of the
plans in the book. Whether you are a new beekeeper or a seasoned
ol'timer, Building Beehives for Dummies provides you with the
information you need to plan and succeed at building beehives (and
other cool accessories). You'll discover what type of hive to
build, hints on how to maintain your equipment, what bees need to
stay happy and healthy, where to locate your hive, and much more.
Covers "bee space," the critical technical measurement within a
beehive that's crucial for easy inspection of your colonies Offers
guidance on keeping both urban and suburban neighbors happy,
getting proper permissions, and understanding regional laws and
regulations Provides creative ideas for dressing up hives for fun
and profit In today's world of self-sufficiency, back-to-basics and
sustainability, building beehives is a fun hobby that both you and
your bees will appreciate and benefit from.
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