{"product_id":"beekeeping-for-dummies-1","title":"Beekeeping for Dummies","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHowland Blackiston\u003c\/b\u003e has been keeping bees for almost 40 years. He has appeared as an expert on CNBC, CNN, NPR, The Discovery Channel, Sirius Satellite Radio, and other broadcast outlets, and has written numerous articles on beekeeping. Howland has been a keynote speaker at conferences in more than 40 countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn the skills to be a successful beekeeper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest your own nutritious honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep your bees healthy using all-natural methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBe a beekeeper. Help the world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDid you know that bees are responsible for every third or fourth bite of food we eat? Recent years have been extremely tough for bee colonies, so if you've chosen to take up beekeeping, you're making a valuable contribution to the food chain. Fully revised with the latest information, this 5th Edition covers new updates on medications, nutrition, bee health, and winter survival as well as guidance for what you need to do in your first and second seasons. Valuable resources and professional advice help you and your bees succeed! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew beekeeping techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvice on nutrition and health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe latest about regulations on honey and bee products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest beekeeping practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll about honey production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance for your second season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoupons from suppliers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword xvii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Taking Flight with Beekeeping 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: To Bee, or Not to Bee? 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovering the Benefits of Beekeeping 10\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting liquid gold: Honey 11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBees as pollinators: Their vital role to our food supply 11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing part of the bigger picture: Save the bees! 13\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting an education: And passing it on! 13\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproving your health: Bee therapies and stress relief 15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetermining Your Beekeeping Potential 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnvironmental considerations 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZoning and legal restrictions 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCosts and equipment 17\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime and commitment 18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeekeeper personality traits 18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllergies 19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeciding Which Beekeeping Approach to Follow 19\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedicated beekeeping 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural beekeeping 20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic beekeeping 21\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining approaches 21\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Getting to Know Your Honey Bees 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasic Body Parts 24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkeleton 24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHead 25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThorax 26\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbdomen 27\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Amazing Language of Bees 27\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePheromones 27\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShall we dance? 28\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting to Know the Male and the Two Female Castes 29\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer majesty, the queen 29\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe industrious little worker bee 32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHouse bees 33\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eField bees 36\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woeful drone 37\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Honey Bee Life Cycle 39\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEgg 39\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarva 41\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePupa 42\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther Stinging Insects 43\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBumblebee 44\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarpenter bee 44\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMason bee 45\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWasp 45\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow jacket 46\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBald-faced hornet 47\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Starting Your Adventure 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Alleviating Apprehensions and Making Decisions 51\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOvercoming Sting Phobia 52\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing what to do if you're stung 53\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatching for allergic reactions 54\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding up a tolerance 54\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Local Laws and Ordinances 55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasing the Minds of Family and Neighbors 55\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocation, Location, Location: Where to Keep Your Hives 57\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing what makes a perfect bee yard 57\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUrban considerations 59\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the correlation between geographical area and honey flavors 64\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing When to Start Your Adventure 64\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Selecting a Hive That's Perfect for You 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Langstroth Hive 68\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kenyan Top Bar Hive 70\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Apimaye Insulated Hive 73\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Flow Hive 75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Warré (People's) Hive 78\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Five-Frame Nuc Hive 81\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Observation Hive 83\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake a Beeline to the Best Beehive 86\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHives for harvesting honey 87\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHives for pollinating your garden 87\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hive for learning and teaching 88\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Basic Equipment for Beekeepers 91\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting Out with the Langstroth Hive 92\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing the Basic Woodenware Parts of the Langstroth Hive 92\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHive stand 93\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottom board 93\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntrance reducer 95\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep-hive body 96\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueen excluder 97\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShallow or medium honey super 98\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrames 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoundation 103\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInner cover 106\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOuter cover 106\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing the Basic Parts of a Top Bar Hive 108\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top bar 108\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything else 109\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrdering Hive Parts 110\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStartup hive kits 110\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting up shop 111\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding on Feeders 112\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHive-top feeder 112\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntrance feeder 114\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePail feeder 115\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaggie feeder 116\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame feeder 117\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop Bar hive feeders 118\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFundamental Tools 118\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmoker 119\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHive tool and frame lifter 119\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBee-Proof Clothing 120\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVeils 120\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGloves 122\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReally Helpful Accessories 123\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevated hive stand 123\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame rest 125\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBee brush 125\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlatted rack 126\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScreened bottom board 126\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeekeeper's toolbox 128\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Obtaining and Installing Your Bees 131\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetermining the Kind of Bee You Want 132\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeciding How to Obtain Your Initial Bee Colony 135\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrdering package bees 135\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying a \"nuc\" colony 136\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchasing an established colony 138\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCapturing a wild swarm of bees 138\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicking a Reputable Bee Supplier 139\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeciding When to Place Your Order 141\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Day Your Girls Arrive 142\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBringing home your bees 142\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecipe for sugar syrup 143\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePutting Your Bees into the Hive 144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiving steps for Langstroth type hives and Steps 1-7 for Top Bar hives 144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiving Steps 8-14 for Top Bar hives 150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatching your bees come and go from their new home 151\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Time for a Peek 153\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: Opening Your Hive 155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablishing Visiting Hours 156\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting an Inspection Schedule 156\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing to Visit Your Langstroth or Top Bar Hive 157\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking \"non-scents\" a part of personal hygiene 157\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting dressed up and ready to go 158\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLighting Your Smoker 159\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening a Langstroth Hive 161\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemoving the hive-top feeder 164\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemoving the inner cover 165\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpening a Top Bar Hive 166\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hive's Open! Now What? 168\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: What to Expect When You're Inspecting 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping a Journal 170\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspecting a Langstroth Hive 171\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemoving the first frame of your Langstroth hive 171\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking your way through the Langstroth hive 173\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHolding up frames for inspection 174\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing when it's time for more smoke 175\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing Langstroth frames 175\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosing the Langstroth hive 176\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspecting a Top Bar Hive 177\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorking your way through the Top Bar hive 177\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop Bar comb management 179\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking into Top Bar cells 180\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing the top bars and closing the hive 181\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding What to Always Look For 181\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChecking for your queen 181\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStoring food; raising brood 182\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspecting the brood pattern 182\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizing foodstuffs 183\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour New Colony's First Eight Weeks 183\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChecking in: A week after hiving your bees 183\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second and third weeks 186\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeeks four through eight 188\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Different Seasons, Different Activities 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer 194\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour summer to-do list 195\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour summertime commitment 195\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFalling Leaves Point to Autumn Chores 196\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour autumn to-do list 196\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour autumn time commitment 200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClustering in a Winter Wonderland 201\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour winter to-do list 202\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour wintertime commitment 203\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring is in the Air (Starting Your Second Season) 203\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour spring to-do list 204\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour springtime commitment 205\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdministering spring medication 205\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReversing hive bodies 207\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManaging Top Bar Hives in the Spring 208\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding the cluster 208\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreventing the urge to swarm 209\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpanding the brood nest 209\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beekeeper's Calendar 210\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Common Problems and Simple Solutions 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Anticipating and Preventing Potential Problems 215\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRunning Away (to Join the Circus?) 216\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwarming 216\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsconding 227\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere Did the Queen Go? 227\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLetting nature take its course 228\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrdering a replacement queen 228\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing a new queen to the hive 229\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoiding Chilled Brood 230\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDealing with the Dreaded Robbing Frenzies 231\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing the difference between normal and abnormal (robbing) behavior 231\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePutting a stop to a robbing attack 232\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreventing robbing in the first place 232\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRidding Your Hive of the Laying Worker Phenomenon 234\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow to know if you have laying workers 234\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting rid of laying workers 235\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreventing Pesticide Poisoning 237\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Killer Bee\" Phenomenon 237\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat are \"killer bees\"? 238\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBee prepared! 239\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Colony Collapse Disorder 241\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is CCD? 242\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat to Do If You Suspect CCD 243\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy All the Fuss? 243\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's Causing CCD? 244\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cellphone theory 244\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be the perfect storm 244\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnswers to FAQs 248\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat You Can Do to Help 248\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Keeping Your Bees Healthy 251\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Importance of Good Nutrition 252\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat bees eat 252\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe need for good gut health 253\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking steps to ensure good nutrition 253\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedicating or Not? 254\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing the Big-Six Bee Diseases 254\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican foulbrood (AFB) 255\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuropean foulbrood (EFB) 256\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChalkbrood 257\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSacbrood 258\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStonebrood 258\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNosema 259\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA handy chart 260\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Heading Off Honey-Bee Pests 263\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParasitic Problems 263\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarroa mites 264\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracheal mites 271\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZombie (Phonid) flies 276\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther Unwelcome Pests 276\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWax moths 277\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall hive beetle 278\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnts, ants, and more ants 279\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBear alert! 280\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaccoons and skunks 281\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping out Mrs Mouse 282\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome birds have a taste for bees 283\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePest Control at a Glance 283\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Raising Your Own Queens 285\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Raising Queens is the Bee's Knees 286\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Genetics 287\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDominant and recessive genes 287\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInbreeding versus outcrossing 288\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccentuate the positive 289\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat Makes a Queen a Queen 291\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalking about the Birds and Bees for Honey Bees 292\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating Demand: Making a Queenless Nuc 293\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueen-Rearing Method 1: Go with the Flow 294\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the queen cells are capped 294\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the queen cells are open 294\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMind the timeline 295\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueen-Rearing Method 2: The Miller Method 296\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQueen-Rearing Method 3: The Doolittle Method, also Known as Grafting 298\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTools and equipment 298\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow it's done 301\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProviding nuptial housing 303\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding Homes for Your Queens 304\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvaluating the Results 305\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Queen Rearer's Calendar 306\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarking Your Queens 307\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Sweet Rewards 309\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Honey, I Love You 311\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppreciating the History of Honey 311\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Composition of Honey 313\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealing with Honey 314\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoney and diabetes 314\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoney's nutritional value 315\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoney and children 315\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing Extracted, Comb, Chunk, or Whipped Honey 315\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtracted honey 316\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComb honey 317\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChunk honey 317\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhipped honey 317\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoneydew honey 318\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaking the Terror out of Terroir 318\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomizing your honey 319\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoney from around the world 320\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Commercialization of Honey 324\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs it the real deal? 324\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw versus regular honey 325\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic or not? 325\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour own honey is the best 325\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppreciating the Culinary Side of Honey 326\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose knows 326\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractice makes perfect 327\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecognizing defects in honey 328\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairing Honey with Food 328\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInfusing Honey with Flavors 329\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJudging Honey 329\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoney Trivia 330\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Getting Ready for the Golden Harvest 333\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving Realistic Expectations 334\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat Flavor Do You Want? 334\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembling the Right Equipment to Extract Honey 335\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoney extractors 335\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUncapping knife 336\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoney strainer 336\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther handy gadgets for extracting honey 337\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoney containers 340\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanning Your Extracted Honey Harvest Setup 340\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGathering Comb Honey Equipment 342\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSection comb cartridges 342\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut comb 342\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBranding and Selling Your Honey 342\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreating an attractive label 343\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding places to market your honey 346\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelling your honey on the web 346\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Honey Harvest Day 347\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowing When to Harvest 348\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBad things come to those who wait! 349\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few pointers to keep in mind when harvesting liquid gold 350\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting the Bees out of the Honey Supers 351\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShakin' 'em out 352\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlowin' 'em out 353\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a bee escape board 353\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFume board and bee repellent 354\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoney Extraction from a Langstroth Frame 356\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting honey using an extractor 357\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaning frames after extracting 359\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting Honey from Your Top Bar Hive 360\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelecting the comb to harvest 360\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting the bees off Top Bar comb 362\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting using the crush-and-strain method 362\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting honey using a honey press 363\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting cut-comb honey 365\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting Wax 365\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 367\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: More than Ten Fun Things to Do with Bees 369\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking Two Langstroth Hives from One 369\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking One Langstroth Hive from Two 371\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDividing a Top Bar Hive into Two Colonies 373\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining Two Top Bar Hive Colonies 375\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding an Elevated Hive Stand 376\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding materials list 377\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut list 377\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting Flowers for Your Bees 378\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsters (aster\/callistephus) 379\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBachelor's buttons (Centaurea) 380\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBee balm (Monarda) 380\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyssop (Agastache) 380\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMalva (Malvaceae) 381\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMint (Mentha) 381\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNasturtium (Tropaeolum minus) 381\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoppy (Papaver\/Eschscholzia) 381\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalvia (Salvia\/farinacea-strata\/ splendens\/officinalis) 382\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunflowers (Helianthus\/Tithonia) 382\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrewing Mead: The Nectar of the Gods 382\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate Cool Stuff with Propolis 385\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropolis tincture 386\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropolis ointment 386\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropolis varnish 387\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking Gifts from Beeswax 387\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax candles 388\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeswax furniture polish 389\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeauty and the Bees 389\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse your cappings 390\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEquipment 390\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recipes 391\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackaging and labeling 396\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: More than Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Bee Behavior 397\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: My Ten Favorite Honey Recipes 403\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoney Curry Vegetable Dip 405\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Cornbread 406\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoney Picante Chicken Wings 407\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApricot Honey Bread 408\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsian Honey-Tea Grilled Prawns 409\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroiled Scallops with Honey-Lime Marinade 410\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Honey of a Chili 411\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeef and Potato Tzimmes 412\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChewy Honey Oatmeal Cookies 413\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApple Honey Tart 414\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 7: Appendixes 415\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A: Helpful Resources 417\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoney Bee Information Websites 417\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApiservices -- Virtual beekeeping gallery 417\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Barefoot Beekeeper 418\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeemaster Forum 418\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBee-Source.com 418\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook -- Top Bar Beekeeping 418\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoney Bee Health Coalition 418\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-Atlantic Apiculture Research and Extension Consortium (MAARAC) 419\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Honey Board 419\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBee Organizations and Conferences 419\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe American Apitherapy Society Inc 420\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Beekeeping Federation 420\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Honey Producers 420\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApiary Inspectors of America 420\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApimondia: International Federation of Beekeepers' Associations 421\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEastern Apiculture Society 421\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeartland Apicultural Society Inc 422\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational Bee Research Association 422\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSDA Agricultural Research Service 422\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Western Apiculture Society 423\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBee Journals and Magazines 423\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmerican Bee Journal 423\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBee Culture 424\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBee World 425\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeekeeping Supplies and Equipment 425\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApimaye Insulated Hives 425\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarnyard Bees 426\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBastin Bees 426\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBee-commerce.com 427\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeeInventive 427\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBee Vital 428\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetterbee 428\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Sky Bee Supply 428\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDadant \u0026amp; Sons, Inc 429\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlorybee Inc 429\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealthy Bee 430\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHive Butler 430\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHive Tracks 430\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHungry Bear Farms 431\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKelley Beekeeping 431\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMann Lake 431\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiller Bee Supply 432\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOliverez 432\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePierco 433\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePigeon Mountain Trading Company 433\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRossman Apiaries 433\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSacramento Beekeeping Supplies 434\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwienty Beekeeping Equipment (EU) 434\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThorne Beekeeping Supply (UK) 435\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestern Bee Supplies 435\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eState Bee Inspectors (United States) 436\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B: Beekeeper's Checklist 437\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix C: Glossary 441\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndex 449\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe single best and most comprehensive guide for prospective, new and experienced hobbyist beekeepers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeekeeping For Dummies, 5th Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, is one of the most popular titles in the \u003ci\u003eFor Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e series available today. Including the latest information regarding every aspect of backyard beekeeping and honey production, this book describes how to get started, how to care for and safely handle bees, and how to maintain healthy and productive colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is loaded with up-to-date, practical examples and helpful illustrations of proven techniques and strategies for both new and seasoned hobbyist beekeepers. Some of the updates for this brand-new edition include: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew information regarding the critical role that nutrition plays in the health and productivity of your bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNews about the latest beekeeping products, medications, and all-natural remedies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation regarding dozens of helpful beekeeping resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedeemable coupons from beekeeping suppliers that save the reader money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeekeeping For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e embodies the straightforward and simple approach made famous by the \u003ci\u003eFor Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e series. Each and every reader will benefit from its accessible and approachable take on beekeeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Blackiston, Howland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e For Dummies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2020-09-01\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Technology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Agriculture \/ Beekeeping|Nature \/ Animals \/ Insects \u0026amp; Spiders|Pets \/ Insects \u0026amp; Spiders\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Manuals (instructional materials)|Handbooks and manuals|Guides et manuels|Bees|Bee culture|Honeybee|Apiculture|Abeille|Apis mellifera (species)|Handbooks|Beekeeping\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.5 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119702580\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781119702580\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52374491070745,"sku":"SP-9781119702580","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781119702580_spiral.png?v=1778475177","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/beekeeping-for-dummies-1","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}