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The Beekeeper's Handbook
Author: Diana Sammataro

From the foreword Beginners will find The Beekeeper s Handbook a joy, and more seasoned beekeepers will find rereading of benefit as they continue to master the art and science of bee colony care. Dewey M. Caron — Praise for the third edition — The Beekeeper s Handbook has guided thousands of beginning and advanced beekeepers in the how-tos of thi... more »s entertaining and profitable pastime. Simply put, it is the best of the best of beekeeping books. Roger A. Morse

An updated and expanded volume that goes into ... all practical aspects of beekeeping. Superbly illustrated. Northeastern Naturalist

A comprehensive, well-illustrated introduction for beginners and a valuable reference for the experienced beekeeper. The book outlines options for each operation within beekeeping, listing advantages and disadvantages of each alternative. AB Bookman s Weekly

The text is presented in a very readable way, and the diagrams are some of the clearest I have seen for a long time. Bee Craft

An elegant reference book with beautiful illustrations. Whole Earth

Since 1973, tens of thousands of first-time and experienced beekeepers alike have relied on The Beekeeper s Handbook as the best single-volume guide to the hobby and profession of beekeeping. Featuring clear descriptions and authoritative content, this handbook provides step-by-step directions accompanied by more than 100 illustrations for setting up an apiary, handling bees, and working throughout the season to maintain a healthy colony of bees and a generous supply of honey. This book explains the various colony care options and techniques, noting advantages and disadvantages, so that beekeepers can make the best choices for their own hives. This fourth edition has been thoroughly redesigned, expanded, updated, and revised to incorporate the latest information on Colony Collapse Disorder, green IPM methods, regional overwintering protocols, and procedures for handling bees and managing diseases and pests such as African honey bees and bee mites. The book explains not only how but also why each step is part of the transformative process that results in the magnificent creation of honey. This essential guide is a beekeeper s most valuable resource. Colony Collapse Disorder has renewed our recognition of the importance of small-scale beekeeping and the critical role of bees in the production of our food supply. For the growing number of beekeepers looking to set up hives for either a rewarding hobby or a profitable commercial enterprise, this updated and revised essential how-to guide includes:

step-by-step directions for all stages from setting up an apiary to harvesting honey;

approximately 100 illustrations featuring techniques, equipment, and bee biology;

information about how to manage new pests and diseases including Colony Collapse Disorder;

coverage of new trends and changes in beekeeping including green IPM techniques and new laws for urban beekeeping;

the most up-to-date bibliography and list of resources on the topic; and

a new user-friendly book design that clearly highlights instructions and other important features.

ISBN-13: 9780801449819
ISBN-10: 0801449812
Publication Date: 6/16/2011
Pages: 272
Edition: Fourth Edition
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Publisher: Cornell University Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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