Beekeeping For Dummies

David Wiscombe is a beekeeping expert who has been keeping bees for over 50 years. He also teaches novice beekeepers and runs the beekeeping course at River Cottage.
 
Howland Blackiston has more than 20 years' experience keeping bees. He has written many articles on beekeeping and been a keynote speaker at conferences in over 40 countries.

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!

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.

Introduction 1
 
Part I: Getting Hooked on Honey Bees 7
 
Chapter 1: To Bee or Not to Bee? 9
 
Chapter 2: Life Inside the Honey Bee Hive 21
 
Part II: Starting Your Adventure 41
 
Chapter 3: Locating Your Hive 43
 
Chapter 4: Stocking Up on Basic Beekeeping Equipment 51
 
Chapter 5: Obtaining and Hiving Your Bees 81
 
Part III: Looking Inside Your Hive 97
 
Chapter 6: Opening Your Hive 99
 
Chapter 7: What to Look for when You're Inspecting 109
 
Chapter 8: Your Work throughout the Seasons 129
 
Part IV: Common Problems and Simple Solutions 145
 
Chapter 9: Heading Off Potential Problems 147
 
Chapter 10: Treating Diseases and Considering Colony Collapse Disorder 169
 
Chapter 11: Buzz Off! Dealing with Honey Bee Pests 183
 
Chapter 12: Raising Your Own Queens 201
 
Part V: Sweet Rewards 223
 
Chapter 13: Getting Ready for the Golden Harvest 225
 
Chapter 14: Honey, I'm Home: Harvest Time 239
 
Part VI: The Part of Tens 253
 
Chapter 15: Ten Fun Things to Do with Bees 255
 
Chapter 16: Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Bee Behaviour 267
 
Chapter 17: Ten Delicious Honey Recipes 271
 
Appendix A: Helpful Resources 279
 
Appendix B: Glossary 291
 
Index 297