Beekeeping For Dummies by Blackiston, Howland

Description: About this productProduct InformationBelieve 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: Build a hive Establish your first colony Inspect your hives with confidence Maintain healthy colonies Deal with pests and fix common problems Harvest and enjoy fresh homemade honey Bottle and market your honey 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: Where to put your hive, basic equipment you'll need, and how to assemble a hive The best and safest way to inspect and enjoy your bees Year-round tasks a beekeeper must perform to maintain a healthy colony How to recognize and deal with common problems with brood production and the precious queen How to harvest honey and decide what kind of honey you'd like to make Making products from beeswax and propolis 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.Product IdentifiersPublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, JohnISBN-100764554190ISBN-139780764554193eBay Product ID (ePID)2255982Product Key FeaturesBook TitleBeekeeping for DummiesAuthorHowland BlackistonFormatTrade PaperbackLanguageEnglishTopicAgriculture / BeekeepingPublication Year2002GenreTechnology & EngineeringNumber of Pages344 PagesDimensionsItem Length9.3in.Item Height0.7in.Item Width7.4in.Item Weight17.6 OzAdditional Product FeaturesLc Classification NumberSf523.B63 2002Table of ContentForeword. Introduction. PART I: Falling in Love with a Bug. Chapter 1: To Bee or Not to Bee? Chapter 2: Life Inside the Honey Bee Hive. PART II: Starting Your Adventure. Chapter 3: Alleviating Apprehensions and Making Decisions. Chapter 4: Basic Equipment for Beekeepers. Chapter 5: Obtaining and Installing Your Bees. PART III: Time for a Peek. Chapter 6: Opening Your Hive. Chapter 7: Knowing What to Look For. Chapter 8: Different Seasons, Different Activities. PART IV: Common Problems & Simple Solutions. Chapter 9: Anticipating and Preventing Potential Problems. Chapter 10: Diseases and Remedies. Chapter 11: Honey Bee Pests. PART V: Sweet Rewards. Chapter 12: Getting Ready for the Golden Harvest. Chapter 13: Honey Harvest Day. PART VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 14: Ten Fun Things to Do with Bees. Chapter 15: Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Bee Behavior. Chapter 16: My Ten Favorite Honey Recipes. Appendix A: Helpful Resources. Appendix B: Beekeeper's Checklist. Glossary. Index.Copyright Date2002Target AudienceTradeLccn2002-100096Dewey Decimal638.1Dewey Edition21IllustratedYes

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