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Beekeeping For Dummies

Beekeeping For Dummies


By Howland Blackiston

ISBN: 978-0-7645-5419-3
Format: Paper
Pages: 336 Pages
Pub. Date: March 2002

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Price: $19.99
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Table of Contents
Foreword.

Introduction.

PART I: Falling in Love with a Bug.

Chapter 1: To Bee or Not to Bee?

Chapter 2: Life Inside the Honey Bee Hive.

PART II: Starting Your Adventure.

Chapter 3: Alleviating Apprehensions and Making Decisions.

Chapter 4: Basic Equipment for Beekeepers.

Chapter 5: Obtaining and Installing Your Bees.

PART III: Time for a Peek.

Chapter 6: Opening Your Hive.

Chapter 7: Knowing What to Look For.

Chapter 8: Different Seasons, Different Activities.

PART IV: Common Problems & Simple Solutions.

Chapter 9: Anticipating and Preventing Potential Problems.

Chapter 10: Diseases and Remedies.

Chapter 11: Honey Bee Pests.

PART V: Sweet Rewards.

Chapter 12: Getting Ready for the Golden Harvest.

Chapter 13: Honey Harvest Day.

PART VI: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 14: Ten Fun Things to Do with Bees.

Chapter 15: Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Bee Behavior.

Chapter 16: My Ten Favorite Honey Recipes.

Appendix A: Helpful Resources.

Appendix B: Beekeeper's Checklist.

Glossary.

Index.
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