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Learn what to do in your first season and beyond
Keep your bees healthy using natural methods
Manage all phases of honey production

The bestselling, hands-on guide to beekeeping

Find out what all the buzz is about beekeeping. Beekeeping For Dummies gives you details on starting and managing your own backyard colonies with practical, up-to-date information on all things apicultural. Whether you're a newbie or an old hand looking for the latest tools and techniques, this hands-on guide tells you what you need to know to keep happy, healthy honey bees, understand bee behavior, use the latest hiving techniques, and a whole lot more. You can also check out how-to beekeeping videos online.

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Manage a Langstroth or Top Bar hive
Keep bees in the 'burbs or the city
Acquire bees and install them safely
Learn when and how to inspect your bees
Identify and fix common problems
Save using enclosed coupons for beekeeping supplies

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Learn what to do in your first season and beyond
Keep your bees healthy using natural methods
Manage all phases of honey production

The bestselling, hands-on guide to beekeeping

Find out what all the buzz is about beekeeping. Beekeeping For Dummies gives you details on starting and managing your own backyard colonies with practical, up-to-date information on all things apicultural. Whether you're a newbie or an old hand looking for the latest tools and techniques, this hands-on guide tells you what you need to know to keep happy, healthy honey bees, understand bee behavior, use the latest hiving techniques, and a whole lot more. You can also check out how-to beekeeping videos online.

Inside …

Manage a Langstroth or Top Bar hive
Keep bees in the 'burbs or the city
Acquire bees and install them safely
Learn when and how to inspect your bees
Identify and fix common problems
Save using enclosed coupons for beekeeping supplies

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ For Dummies; 4th edition (January 1, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 442 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1119310067
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1119310068
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.52 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1 x 9.5 inches

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Howland Blackiston has been keeping bees since 1981. He has written many articles on beekeeping and appeared on dozens of television and radio programs, including CNBC, CNN, NPR, The Discovery Channel, and Sirius Satellite Radio. Howland has been a keynote speaker at conferences in more than 40 countries and is a frequent speaker at garden clubs and nature centers around the USA. He is a founding board member and a past president of the Back Yard Beekeepers Association. Howland's website is www.howlandblackiston.com

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Jeannie's Reviews

Very informative and Easy to follow

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2020

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When I started reading this book I had absolutely no knowledge about beekeeping what so ever. After reading it and doing a little more research, I was able to feel more confident about buying a hive and setting it up. The author does a very good job of comparing all of the hive types and explaining the pros and cons of each one. Even though the book mainly covers the Langstroth hive, it gives plenty of information and tips on other hives and styles of beekeeping. I refer back to this book whenever I need to refresh my memory on how to do things. This book covers all aspects of beekeeping and if this is something you are thinking of doing, I highly recommend it. Looking on the internet intimidated me to the point that I almost didn't even try to do it. This book helped to break it down and make it a little less confusing. There is a lot of contradicting information out there, so start here so you have a little better understanding from an expert.

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2020

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I'm new to beekeeping and, in fact, have not even received anything to get started with yet. I bought another beginner's book before this one and it was a bit too basic. However, I'm a bit "old school" and would rather have a physical book than to continue going online to find all the information I needed...it's just in too many places to keep track.

I've had a few Dummies books over the years and had seen this one mentioned by several individuals and groups online, so I bought it. It's a great reference. There are many specifics to beekeeping like species, locales, hive types, etc. and this one includes at least a little about a lot of that to keep into consideration. It does stick to their recommendation for absolute beginners though and so most of the information in it that focus realm.

I've learned quite a lot from the book and it prompted me to not wait anymore to start purchasing certain items so that I'm ready for my May bee nuc. I can see this book as a great "go-to" reference when I have concerns or questions going forward, with no issue. I still have a ton to learn, but I think anyone starting out in beekeeping needs this book.

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Dimples

Ordered 4 books, I finished this one first

Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2017

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Really good basic, but through intro book about beekeeping. I wasn't expecting much from a "for dummies" book but I'm happily eating my words.

I'm researching everything I need to know about starting and caring for a hive for work. We run an organic farm and I ordered this and 3 other beekeeping books. I started with The Backyard Beekeeper, but left it at home so cracked this one the other day at work. It's so easy to read and written in a way that makes me want to keep reading. I finished it in less than 24hours. I feel like I have a good foundation to jump from, and the other books will be easier to read now that I'm familiar with the subject.

Information is presented clearly. Standard practice as well as the author's personal suggestions, but always reminding the reader that learning the traditional methods is important yet we'll develop our own styles as time goes on. Pick what works best for us.

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Donna D.

GREAT BOOK

Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2019

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This book was fantastic. I read it cover to cover and I retained a lot of very important information about behavior, identification of the different types of bees within the hive and the chores that they perform, general care, etc. I know I will need to refer back to the book for pest control prevention and treatment when the time comes. It was one of those very few books that I've read that I didn't have to reread a paragraph because I zoned out. It kept my interest all the way through and I learned so much about beekeeping and the do's and don't's of it. I feel very confident that I'll be successful in my new hobby of beekeeping. My beehives came the other day and I'm putting them together. My bees will be here in 3 short weeks and I know that I will have a smooth start thanks to this book.

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Rich in Colorado

Good information regarding top-bar hives

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2019

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After a less-than-successful first year with a top-bar hive I wanted to get information on recommended practices to have a better chance to keep a healthy hive over a winter. The book focuses mainly on Langstroth hives, but it also has information specific to top-bar hives. The book is laid out in an easy-to-follow manner and walks through how to care for a hive during the year. I think that if I can be disciplined enough to follow the book's recommendations I'll have a successful year with the new hive.

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goldenlvr

Great Book for Fundamentals of Beekeeping

Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2019

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I've found this to be a great book for my first year of beekeeping. It's filled with useful information that have helped get me off to a good start. When I want to go more in depth, I go to one of my other books that have more detailed information. It's easy to read and then use the info given, as are most "Dummy" books. Each chapter and the information given flows well and answers to most questions can be easily found. Great for beginners, or for those at a more advanced beekeeping stage. Definitely will keep it's place in my beekeeping book rotation.

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Lauren

Very detailed and perfect for those getting started

Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2020

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After several recommendations from other beekeepers and doing a lot of research of my own, I am so happy I picked this book. It is very detailed, offers a variety of options and opinions, easy to read (doesn’t bore you, ha!), and includes great pictures along and resources. I definitely plan to reference this book while I familiarize myself with the world of beekeeping.

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Thomas Birkemeier

Invaluable source of information for all beekeepers.

Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2020

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I highly recommend this book for anyone thinking about beekeeping. It is packed full of tons of information that you will need to know about keeping bees all through the year, and what to do depending on the season, climate, weather, etc. This is a great reference book for throughout the year and in case you run into any problems along the way (you will, trust me). I've read many beekeeping books and this is one I always recommend.

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WellTrainedMonkey

This book was very helpful and I trust the advices in it.

Reviewed in Canada on August 14, 2019

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Recently I have started to not wear gloves when inspecting the hive as per the author's recommendation and it really was the better way. After having read this book and have gone to inspect the hives a few times, I've developed trust and confidence in the info and the advice in this book.

It's a detailed yet easy and short read, unlike some of the overly ambitious encyclopedia-like guide books that can overwhelm the beginners with too much over everything. This has enough information about all the basic stuff that is necessary to know and has enough of the author's personal advice and recommendation to really be practical.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone wishing to try beekeeping.

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