Beekeeping For Dummies (For Dummies (Pets))

Description

Everything you need to ‘bee’ a successful backyard beekeeperIf 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 yardAssemble your own hive and sustain it for years to
comeSafely inspect and manage your colonyHarvest and sell your own
honeyBecoming 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. Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies; 4th edition (January 17, 2017)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 480 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1119310067
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 68
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.44 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.3 x 1.1 x 9.1 inches
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