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.

Beekeeping for Dummies

Literature & Fiction

Blackiston, Howland

Genre Fiction

For Dummies

Believe it or not, bees are one of the oldest species of domesticated animals. Archeologists have found evidence of beekeeping, or apiculture, in the Middle East dating back more than five thousand years. If you’ve ever tasted good clover honey, it’s not hard to understand why. But it’s not just for the honey that more than 125,000 people (and growing) in the United States, alone, keep hives. Anyone interested in nature can’t help but be fascinated by those buzzing yellow bundles of energy and the exotic world they inhabit, with all its weird rituals and incredible efficiency. Also, dedicated gardeners appreciate the extra bounty that pollinating bees bring to their fruits, flowers, and vegetable gardens. 
In this easy-to-follow guide, Howland Blackiston, one of the nation’s most respected authorities on the subject, takes the mystery (and the sting) out of beekeeping. Taking a step-by-step approach to successful backyard beekeeping, he gets you up and running with all the information you need to: <ul>
<li>Build a hive</li> <li>Establish your first colony</li> <li>Inspect your hives with confidence</li> <li>Maintain healthy colonies</li> <li>Deal with pests and fix common problems</li> <li>Harvest and enjoy fresh homemade honey</li> <li>Bottle and market your honey</li> </ul>
Howland Blackiston covers all the bases, from bee anatomy, society, and behavior, to identifying and healing common illnesses afflicting bees. He also offers inventive solutions to most common and many uncommon problems you’re likely to run into. Among other things, you’ll discover: <ul>
<li>Where to put your hive, basic equipment you’ll need, and how to assemble a hive</li> <li>The best and safest way to inspect and enjoy your bees</li> <li>Year-round tasks a beekeeper must perform to maintain a healthy colony</li> <li>How to recognize and deal with common problems with brood production and the precious queen</li> <li>How to harvest honey and decide what kind of honey you’d like to make</li> <li>Making products from beeswax and propolis</li> </ul>
For both fun and profit, beekeeping has become a booming enterprise. A real honey of a book, Beekeeping For Dummies gets you on the road to enjoying this ancient, highly-rewarding, and oh-so-tasty hobby.

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

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. <ul>
<li>Covers "bee space," the critical technical measurement within a beehive that's crucial for easy inspection of your colonies</li> <li>Offers guidance on keeping both urban and suburban neighbors happy, getting proper permissions, and understanding regional laws and regulations</li> <li>Provides creative ideas for dressing up hives for fun and profit</li> </ul>
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.

Building Beehives For Dummies

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

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. <ul>
<li>Includes expert tips for maintaining a healthy bee colonyContains options for using natural (non-chemical) methods for keeping bees healthy</li> <li>Has information for keeping bees in both suburban and urban environments</li> <li>Covers harvesting and marketing your honey</li> <li>Explores the impact the sudden disappearance of the honey bee has on our environment and economy</li> <li>Provides information on how to raise your own queen bees and improve the genetics of your colonies</li> </ul> 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.

Pets & Animal Care

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. 
<ul>
<li>Keep bees on a small urban rooftop or in a large country yard</li> <li>Assemble your own hive and sustain it for years to come</li> <li>Safely inspect and manage your colony</li> <li>Harvest and sell your own honey</li> </ul>
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.

Beekeeping for Dummies (For Dummies (Pets))

Engineering & Transportation

Engineering

Beekeeping For Dummies

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. <ul>
<li>Covers "bee space," the critical technical measurement within a beehive that's crucial for easy inspection of your colonies</li> <li>Offers guidance on keeping both urban and suburban neighbors happy, getting proper permissions, and understanding regional laws and regulations</li> <li>Provides creative ideas for dressing up hives for fun and profit</li> </ul>
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.

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.\nFrom the Inside Flap\nLearn the skills to be a successful beekeeper Harvest your own nutritious honey Keep your bees healthy using all-natural methods 
Be a beekeeper. Help the world. 
Did you know that bees are responsible for every third or fourth bite of food we eat? Recent years have been extremely tough for bee colonies, so if you've chosen to take up beekeeping, you're making a valuable contribution to the food chain. Fully revised with the latest information, this 5th Edition covers new updates on medications, nutrition, bee health, and winter survival as well as guidance for what you need to do in your first and second seasons. Valuable resources and professional advice help you and your bees succeed! 
Inside... New beekeeping techniques Advice on nutrition and health The latest about regulations on honey and bee products Best beekeeping practices All about honey production Guidance for your second season Coupons from suppliers\nFrom the Back Cover\nLearn the skills to be a successful beekeeper Harvest your own nutritious honey Keep your bees healthy using all-natural methods 
Be a beekeeper. Help the world. 
Did you know that bees are responsible for every third or fourth bite of food we eat? Recent years have been extremely tough for bee colonies, so if you've chosen to take up beekeeping, you're making a valuable contribution to the food chain. Fully revised with the latest information, this 5th Edition covers new updates on medications, nutrition, bee health, and winter survival as well as guidance for what you need to do in your first and second seasons. Valuable resources and professional advice help you and your bees succeed! 
Inside... New beekeeping techniques Advice on nutrition and health The latest about regulations on honey and bee products Best beekeeping practices All about honey production Guidance for your second season Coupons from suppliers

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Beekeeping for Dummies

Beekeeping for Dummies

Beekeeping for Dummies

Beekeeping for Dummies

Building Beehives For Dummies

Beekeeping for Dummies

Beekeeping for Dummies (For Dummies (Pets))

Beekeeping For Dummies

Building Beehives For Dummies

Beekeeping For Dummies