Bibliograph

Get started in beekeeping, Adrian and Claire Waring

Type

Label

Get started in beekeeping, Adrian and Claire Waring

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Get started in beekeeping

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

908787993

Responsibility statement

Adrian and Claire Waring

Series statement

Teach yourself

Summary

Suitable both for those just considering the prospect and those who are already fascinated beekeepers, this guide to setting up, maintaining and maximizing bees in the back garden is an indispensable and readable bible of information and practical advice. It covers everything from bee behaviour to what to do with honey, and balances all the background context on bee biology with the day-to-day and seasonal practicalities of running hives in any location, in the country or the city, and for colonies of all sizes. --Publisher

Table Of Contents

Naming the parts -- The honey bee year -- Equipment -- Beginning your beekeeping -- Swarming and swarm control -- Bees for honey -- Winter -- Pests and disease -- The beekeeping year -- Hive products

Target audience

general

Contributor