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: Â 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: Â 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.
General
| Imprint: |
Quarry Books
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
February 2024 |
| Authors: |
Kim Flottum
|
| Dimensions: |
254 x 203mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
256 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7603-8582-1 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-7603-8582-3 |
| Barcode: |
9780760385821 |
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