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The Beekeeper's Handbook

by Diana Sammataro

A practical guide to apiary care

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A practical guide to apiary care

Organized around the work of keeping a colony, this handbook covers apiary setup, bee handling, and seasonal hive maintenance, including care choices intended to support colony health and honey production. The fifth edition adds instructional diagrams and updated material on bee health and behavior across habitats. It also addresses identifying, treating, and preventing Varroa destructor mites and other harmful intruders. Its combination of step-by-step guidance and options for managing hives makes the book a reference for the practical decisions involved in beekeeping.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • People starting an apiary who want step-by-step guidance on setup and seasonal care
  • Experienced beekeepers seeking reference material on colony management and harmful intruders

Themes

Apiary setup and seasonal maintenanceBee health and behaviorColony care and mite management

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Book overview

Diana Sammataro and Alphonse Avitabile have created the best single-volume guide to the hobby and profession of beekeeping.

The Beekeeper's Handbookprovides step-by-step instructions for setting up an apiary, handling bees, and working throughout the season to maintain a healthy colony and a generous supply of honey. Various colony care options and techniques are explained so that beekeepers can make the best choices for their hives.

The Beekeeper's Handbookis an invaluable resource for both beginner and veteran beekeepers.

This fully updated and expanded fifth edition includes:

    -Hand-drawn instructional diagrams that provide step-by-step instructions-Updated research regarding the health and behaviors of bees in different habitats and what operations may best suit individual needs-Information on how to identify, treat, and prevent the introduction of Varroa destructor mites and other harmful intruders in a colony-
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