Backyard Beekeeping and Honey Production

English

ISBN: 1847972683

EAN: 9781847972682

Category: Nature / Insects & Spiders

Publisher: Crowood Press, Limited, The

Release Date: 09/30/2011

Synopsis: Bees are an essential part of our natural world and their importance in pollinating our food crops cannot be overstated. Over a third of the worlds food is dependent upon pollinators, of which the honey bee Apis mellifera is possibly the most important. This informative book introduces newcomers to the fascinating and rewarding craft of beekeeping and honey production and sets out in simple terms the needs of this complex creature. Topics covered within the book include: Setting up your first hive; How to handle bees correctly and with confidence; Practical advice on the honey harvest; Winter feeding and inspection; Marketing your bee products and the legal requirements; and Diseases, how to avoid them and how to deal with them.

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Backyard Beekeeping and Honey Production

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.3 inches

Width: 6.5 inches

Length: 9.5 inches

Weight: 9.63 oz

Pages: 112