Beekeeping For Dummies

Author : Howland Blackiston
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-01-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119310068

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Beekeeping For Dummies by Howland Blackiston Pdf

Everything you need to 'bee' a successful backyard beekeeper If you've ever thought about becoming a backyard beekeeper—or have already tried a hand at it and want to be better one—then this is the book for you! In Beekeeping for Dummies, 4th Edition you'll find everything you need to know in order to start your own colony, including how to assemble and maintain beehives, handle every phase of honey production, purchase and use all the latest tools, and what to do beyond your first season. This hands-on guide provides all the tools, tips, tricks, and techniques needed to become a real backyard beekeeper. You'll learn to identify the queen from her workers and drones, properly open and close the hive, distinguish one type of honey from another, and preserve your colony if disaster should strike. Keep bees on a small urban rooftop or in a large country yard Assemble your own hive and sustain it for years to come Safely inspect and manage your colony Harvest and sell your own honey Becoming a backyard beekeeper isn't as hard as people think—and with this hands-on guide, you'll be able to create one honey of a colony that will have the neighbors buzzing.

Author : Howland Blackiston
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470496312

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Beekeeping For Dummies by Howland Blackiston Pdf

Beekeeping For Dummies, 2nd Edition reviews the tools of the trade, including complete instructions for building and maintaining beehives; offers detailed and easy-to-follow guidelines for all phases of honey production--including harvesting, bottling, packaging and marketing your honey; explores theories into the recent unexplained collapse of colonies and its environmental and economic on society; and provides new information on mites and diseases and recommend changes in bee medication and treatments.

Author : David Wiscombe,Howland Blackiston
Publisher : John Wiley and Sons
Page : 533 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119975687

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Beekeeping For Dummies by David Wiscombe,Howland Blackiston Pdf

The fast and easy way to start and maintain a hive Beekeeping For Dummies is a practical, step-by-step beginner's guide to beekeeping. It gives you plain-English guidance on everything you need to know to start your own beehive, from buying the right equipment, sourcing bees, and locating your hive to maintaining a healthy colony and harvesting honey. Plus, you'll get the latest information on the causes and effects of bee disease, colony collapse disorder, and the impact the sudden disappearance of the honeybee has on our environment and economy. Here, you'll get trusted information on beekeeping in the UK, specifically written to address climate, buying equipment, locating hives, the local impact of colony collapse disorder and ways to avoid or minimise the risk to your hive, seasonal beekeeping tasks, local beekeeping associations, and updated content on urban beekeeping. Understand the anatomy of your bees Learn techniques and tips for harvesting, bottling, packaging, and selling honey Discover the benefits of beekeeping Learn techniques on obtaining and hiving your bees If you're a beginner beekeeper, taking a beekeeping course, or just have an interest in the plight of the honeybee, Beekeeping For Dummies has you covered!

Author : Howland Blackiston
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119702597

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Beekeeping For Dummies by Howland Blackiston Pdf

The single best and most comprehensive guide for prospective, new and experienced hobbyist beekeepers Beekeeping For Dummies, 5th Edition, is one of the most popular titles in the For Dummies series available today. Including the latest information regarding every aspect of backyard beekeeping and honey production, this book describes how to get started, how to care for and safely handle bees, and how to maintain healthy and productive colonies. This book is loaded with up-to-date, practical examples and helpful illustrations of proven techniques and strategies for both new and seasoned hobbyist beekeepers. Some of the updates for this brand-new edition include: New information regarding the critical role that nutrition plays in the health and productivity of your bees News about the latest beekeeping products, medications, and all-natural remedies Information regarding dozens of helpful beekeeping resources Redeemable coupons from beekeeping suppliers that save the reader money Beekeeping For Dummies embodies the straightforward and simple approach made famous by the For Dummies series. Each and every reader will benefit from its accessible and approachable take on beekeeping.

Author : Howland Blackiston
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 443 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119544432

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Building Beehives For Dummies by Howland Blackiston Pdf

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.

Author : Amber Bradshaw
Publisher : Rockridge Press
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2019-06-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1641524863

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Beekeeping for Beginners by Amber Bradshaw Pdf

Easy beekeeping for new-bees. Wouldn't it be great to raise your own bees, have a fresh supply of honey, and bring thousands of healthy pollinators into your yard? Beekeeping for Beginners is a simple, step-by-step guide that helps you learn the fundamentals of modern beekeeping. You (and your bees) will be buzzing with delight. From picking the right hive and bringing your bees home to surviving winter and collecting honey, experienced beekeeper Amber Bradshaw takes you on an easy-to-follow journey through your first year of beekeeping and beyond. Beekeeping for Beginners includes: Just the essentials--Learn everything you need to know to begin your first colony--written with brand new beekeepers in mind. Modern beekeeping--Start your colony off right with guides that feature the newest practices and current, natural approaches. Learn to speak bee--Clearly defined terms and a complete glossary will have you talking like a pro beekeeper in no time. Begin your beekeeping the right way--and avoid getting stung by mistakes--with Beekeeping for Beginners.

Author : Kim Flottum
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781610580281

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Better Beekeeping by Kim Flottum Pdf

“The most lucid call to action ever written about land-based beekeeping” from the author of The Backyard Beekeeper (Tammy Horn, author of Bees in America and Beeconomy). Backyard beekeepers everywhere agree: a successful colony is a thing of beauty. Thousands of beekeepers have started beekeeping thanks to Kim Flottum’s first book, The Backyard Beekeeper, and they have added to their repertoire of skills with The Backyard Beekeeper’s Honey Handbook. Now, Better Beekeeping answers the question, “What do I do now that I’m a beekeeper?” This book takes serious beekeepers past the beginning stages and learning curves and offers solutions and rewards for keeping bees a better way. Better queens, better winters, better food, and better bees await any beekeeper willing to take on the challenge of having the right number of bees, of the right age, in the right place, in the right condition, at the right time. “There are numerous beekeeping books on the shelves that instruct on ‘how to,’ but Better Beekeeping is a book that explores ‘why to,’ which is essential for this ever-changing world of beekeeping today.” —Jennifer Berry, research coordinator at the University of Georgia’s Honey Bee Research Lab, commercial queen, and columnist for Bee Culture magazine

Author : Diana Sammataro,Alphonse Avitabile
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 131 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Bee culture
ISBN : 0931850010

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The Beekeeper's Handbook by Diana Sammataro,Alphonse Avitabile Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9780007279890

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The Beekeeper's Bible by Anonim Pdf

This comprehensive beekeeping guide covers all the practicalities and will teach you everything there is to know about caring for bees and safe hive management, with clear instructions and step-by-step illustrations.

Author : Howland Blackiston
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-02-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119544401

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Building Beehives For Dummies by Howland Blackiston Pdf

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.

Author : Kathy Campbell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1710100168

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Beekeeping for Beginners by Kathy Campbell Pdf

Learn everything you need to know about bees and the practice of apiculture and take the guesswork out of starting your own healthy bee colony with the definitive guide to beekeeping for beginners! Have you ever thought of becoming a backyard beekeeper for fun, profit and playing your part in sustaining the world's environment? Would you like to raise your own bee colony and have access to a fresh supply of honey? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this book is for you. Becoming a beekeeper isn't as hard or dangerous as most people think. In this book, Kathy Campbell provides a valuable reference guide to beekeeping and getting the most out of your apiary and avoiding fatal beginner mistakes that could cost you your bee colony. Among the insights and practical advice contained in Beekeeping for Beginners, you'll find the following: All you need to know about bees-from the anatomy and lifecycle to the practice of beekeeping Why bees are extremely vital and important for sustainable agriculture Three surefire ways to source for and purchase a healthy swarm or colony of bees Important factors to consider when choosing a location to establish a bee colony Essential beekeeping tools you need to raise a productive colony The four different types of beehives and how to choose the one best suitable for your management style The single equipment you must have to help you stimulate maximum honey production in your bees Proven seasonal management techniques to help you maintain a healthy colony for each season of the year ...and much, much more! Whether you're a newcomer to beekeeping or an experienced apiculturist looking to update your skills on the practice of beekeeping, this is the only book you're going to need to raise a successful colony. Ready to begin beekeeping the right way? Then scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button to buy now!

Author : Kristen Towne
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1548024252

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Beekeeping by Kristen Towne Pdf

Beekeeping: Step-By-Step Guide For Beginner And Advanced Beekeepers As a child, it is likely your summers were plagued with the fear of getting stung by a bee. You loved to go to the park and play with your friends. You loved to have picnics and enjoy late night barbecues - but you were always on your guard for when one of those little striped insects came your way, and when one did, you resorted to the tried-and-true method of holding still until the danger had passed. But, you knew that bees weren't all bad. In fact, honey was - and is - one of your favorite things. Adding a tablespoon to your cereal in the morning, or perhaps adding a tablespoon to your tea now simply brightens your day, bringing in that sweet kick without you having to deal with all the complications of sugar. You know on the days you are feeling extra luxurious you go ahead and eat the honey straight off the spoon, understanding as you do that you are giving yourself a wonderful health boost as well as a satisfyingly sweet kick. If you use honey often, however, you know that it is very expensive. With even the smallest of jars costing up to $20, it's had to keep honey in your diet on a regular basis, though you know you desperately want to. So what are you going to do? Obviously, the answer is to make it yourself. While you can't actually follow a recipe to make your own honey, you can invest in another hobby that will give you all the honey you want - beekeeping. And that's where this book comes in. In it, you are going to discover everything you need to know about beekeeping, from understanding the colony to setting up a colony of your own, and how to handle the honey when it's time. Learn everything you need to know about beekeeping Learn how to get started with your own colony Learn how to take care of the harvest and the honey And much, much more!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : For Dummies
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1119173825

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Beekeeping for Dummies, 3rd Edition by Anonim Pdf

Author : Kim Flottum
Publisher : New Shoe Press
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780760379684

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Beekeeping for Beginners by Kim Flottum Pdf

With this absolute beginner’s guide, learn how to set up your backyard hives, select and raise bees, and harvest honey, with the added bonus of bringing pollinators to your yard and garden. You’ve decided to try beekeeping—so where do you start? Beekeeping for Beginners, adapted from the best-selling The Backyard Beekeeper, covers everything you need to know, from selecting the right kind of hives, and finding and bringing bees home to your yard, right up to the collection and enjoyment of the glorious reward—golden honey. Rewarding and environmentally beneficial, reading this complete and introductory guide is the first step in your journey to becoming a successful beekeeper, whether you decide to have one hive or twenty-five. Renowned beekeeping expert Kim Flottum shares his vast knowledge from years of teaching beekeeping to all levels of enthusiasts for a no-fail approach to bringing a productive bee colony onto your property. Featuring diagrams and color photos, learning what you need to know to establish a vibrant bee colony is fun and easy. The features that set Beekeeping for Beginners apart from other guides: Simplified approach―Aimed at the beginner, the book covers everything you need to know in uncomplicated and accessible language, accompanied by full-color illustrative photography. Up to date and organic―Learn details on the most current methods that make beekeeping sustainable and accessible even for the smallest yard and urban enthusiasts. Learn from an expert―Complete information from a trusted voice in the beekeeping community will give you the tools and knowledge you need to enjoy keeping bees with confidence. This guide offers detailed instruction for: Establishing and taking care of your new bees Stress-free hive management Site selection and management Safety and swarm control Types of hives including top bar hives Harvesting, collecting, and processing honey Keeping bees and hives healthy year-round in all climates Urban beekeeping Smokers 101 Pest and disease management Biodiversity and food for healthy hives Learn everything you need to know to start your colony with this straightforward, highly visual guide for beginning beekeepers.

Author : Amanda Ross,Alan Walker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1637320892

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Beekeeping for Beginners by Amanda Ross,Alan Walker Pdf

This essential guide to beekeeping will introduce you, in a simple and effective way, to all the various steps you need to take in order to generate your beehives and make them prosper. One of the most common mistakes among beginners is to think that all bees are capable of producing honey. You need to know that there exist more than 20.000 species of bees, but only a small part of those can actually produce honey! It is then important to understand which kind of bee to raise to be able to produce good honey, pollen, propolis and royal jelly. There currently are many references about the beneficial properties of honey for our health, and there are also many studies dedicated to these. Obviously, in order to enjoy all the benefits provided by honey, you need to prefer the raw one, the one that has not undergone industrial processing. In fact, such processes deprive it from many of its useful nutrients, impoverishing its quality and reducing its effectiveness. From picking the right hive and bringing your bees home to surviving winter and collecting honey, experienced beekeeper Amanda Ross takes you on an easy-to-follow journey through your first year of beekeeping and beyond. Beekeeping for beginners includes: Just the essentials―Learn everything you need to know to begin your first colony―written with brand new beekeepers in mind. Modern beekeeping―Start your colony off right with guides that feature the newest practices and current, natural approaches. Learn to speak the bee language―Clearly defined terms and a complete glossary will have you talking like a pro beekeeper in no time. The following are just some of the great benefits and properties of natural raw honey: It is very rich in antioxidants; It can counteract bacterial proliferation; It has anti-inflammatory properties; It is effective in the treatment of cough; It is an excellent source of energy, and also a healthier sweetener compared to to normal sugar. Honey can even help healing wounds! Isn't it amazing? It is in fact being proved that the application of the substance on wounds can stimulate the healing process and helps with tissue regeneration; it also helps to prevent infections and reduce inflammations. So, wouldn't it be great to have healthy hives in your backyard and a good supply of honey at your disposal? Thanks to this book you will learn: How to start beekeeping even if you are an absolute beginner; The structure of a hive; Everything you need to know about bees (honey bees, bee society, anatomy...); How to select the best location, and position the new bee colonies for both their safety and yours; Which tools you need to have; How to set up and take care of your colonies; The honey-bee reproduction; How to feed bees with nectar, pollen and honey substitutes; How to solve problems related to beekeeping; How to keep hives healthy; How to enjoy rich honey production, how to harvest it, store it, and which are the other beehive products you can enjoy;