Teach Yourself Bee-Keeping

By A. Norman Schofield

Book Overview

Teach Yourself Bee-Keeping is a comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of beekeeping, written by A. Norman Schofield. This book is designed to provide beginners with all the information they need to start their own beekeeping journey, from understanding the basics of bee biology and behavior to setting up a hive and harvesting honey. The book begins with an introduction to the history of beekeeping and the benefits of keeping bees, both for the environment and for the beekeeper. It then moves on to cover the different types of bees, their roles within the hive, and the equipment and tools needed to get started. Subsequent chapters cover the different types of hives available, including Langstroth, top-bar, and Warre hives, and provide detailed instructions on how to set up and maintain each type. The book also covers the importance of bee health and how to keep your bees healthy, as well as how to manage pests and diseases that can affect your hive. Finally, Teach Yourself Bee-Keeping provides guidance on how to harvest honey, wax, and other bee products, as well as tips for selling your products and building a successful beekeeping business. With clear, concise language and helpful illustrations throughout, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in beekeeping, whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced beekeeper looking to expand your knowledge.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163166448
• ISBN13: 9781163166444
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"