Beekeeping for Dummies
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Author
Contributors
Weiss, Edward A., writer of foreword.
Published
Hoboken, NJ : For Dummies℗ʼ, John Wiley & Sons, ;, [2015].
Edition
3rd edition.
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Published
Hoboken, NJ : For Dummies℗ʼ, John Wiley & Sons, ;, [2015].
Format
Book
Edition
3rd edition.
Physical Desc
xiv, 414 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
This is your guide to becoming a successful back yard bee keeper. Want to find out what all the buzz is about beekeeping? The latest edition of Beekeeping For Dummies gives you the most trusted and up-to-date information on safely keeping your own bees, including complete instructions for assembling and maintaining bee hives, handling all phases of honey production, using the latest tools and equipment,and much more. Keeping your own bees has many benefits: they not only pollinate your garden, but you can harvest the honey, honeycomb, propolis, bee pollen, and wax. With the expert guidance in Beekeeping For Dummies, you'll get the know-how to acquire your own bees and transfer them safely to their new home, securely open and close the hive, inspect your bees at the right time, handle common problems, and extract honey like a pro. It includes expert tips for maintaining a healthy bee colony. It contains options for using natural (non-chemical) methods for keeping bees healthy. It has information for keeping bees in both suburban and urban environments. It covers harvesting and marketing your honey. It explores the impact the sudden disappearance of the honey bee has on our environment and economy. It provides information on how to raise your own queen bees and improve the genetics of your colonies. If you're brand-new to the scene or a seasoned beekeeper looking for the latest tools, techniques and information on backyard beekeeping, this hands-on, friendly guide has you covered.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Blackiston, H., & Weiss, E. A. (2015). Beekeeping for Dummies (3rd edition.). For Dummies℗ʼ, John Wiley & Sons, ;.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Blackiston, Howland and Edward A., Weiss. 2015. Beekeeping for Dummies. For Dummies℗ʼ, John Wiley & Sons,.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Blackiston, Howland and Edward A., Weiss. Beekeeping for Dummies For Dummies℗ʼ, John Wiley & Sons,, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Blackiston, Howland., and Edward A. Weiss. Beekeeping for Dummies 3rd edition., For Dummies℗ʼ, John Wiley & Sons, ;, 2015.
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