Practical Advice to Beginners in Bee-Keeping - Bee Husbandry Plain and Simple
by Joseph Tinsley (9781499143225)

Originally published in 1916 and long out of print, Practical Advice to Beginners in Bee-keeping is the classic and sought after "bible of beekeeping" that surveys the tools of the trade, including complete instructions for building and maintaining healthy and thriving beehives; offering detailed and easy-to-follow guidelines for all phases of honey production; explores theories into the phenomenon of colony collapse while recommending specific bee medication and treatments. Timeless and indispensable, Practical Advice to Beginners in Bee-keeping is the book you need for a comprehensive understanding of the basics of beekeeping (also known as apiculture) in your backyard. Natural History and Life Cycle. The Queen. The Worker. The Drone. Hives. Appliances. Purchasing Bees. Placing the Swarm into the Hive. Handling and Manipulating Bees. Plus additional reports on: PRELIMINARY REPORT ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT BEE DISEASE. SOME BEE DISEASES - SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT EXPERIMENTS CONDUCTED IN THE MATING OF QUEEN BEES

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