{"product_id":"the-backyard-beekeeper-5th-edition-an-absolute-beginners-guide-to-keeping-bees-in-your-yard-and-garden-natural-beekeeping-techniques-new-varroa-mit","title":"The Backyard Beekeeper, 5th Edition: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Keeping Bees in Your Yard and Garden - Natural Beekeeping Techniques - New Varroa Mit","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\u003eKim Flottum \u003c\/b\u003e(d. 2023) brought a rich background of plant science, honey bee research, and basic farming to his 30 years as the editor of \u003ci\u003eBee Culture\u003c\/i\u003e magazine, where his main occupation was finding the answers to the multitude of questions that beginning, intermediate, and even advanced and experienced beekeepers bring to the table. He taught beginning and advanced beekeeping courses, traveled extensively to educate and lecture, and contributed to a variety of other publications on the basics of honey bees and beekeeping biology, the business of bees and pollination, producing and using varietal honeys, and a host of other subjects. He was the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Backyard Beekeeper\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFirst Time Beekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIn Business with Bees\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCommon Sense Natural Beekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e. His books, magazine articles, interviews, and blogs are widely read for both their fundamental and advanced contribution to beekeeping knowledge. He was beekeeping's leading advocate for fundamental honey bee safety, including ensuring excellent honey bee health, providing extraordinary forage, and minimizing the use of agricultural pesticides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePreface\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e New Challenges \n\u003cbr\u003e To Sum It All Up \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e In the Beginning \n\u003cbr\u003e Evolution: Moving On \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 1: Starting Right\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Getting Started \n\u003cbr\u003e Beeyards Other Than Your Backyard \n\u003cbr\u003e Extreme Urban Beekeeping \n\u003cbr\u003e The Right Tools of the Trade \n\u003cbr\u003e And Yes, the Right Bees \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 2: About Those Bees\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Queens \n\u003cbr\u003e Workers \n\u003cbr\u003e Drones \n\u003cbr\u003e Seasonal Changes \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 3: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout Beekeeping\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Review and Preparation \n\u003cbr\u003e Lighting Your Smoker \n\u003cbr\u003e Package Management \n\u003cbr\u003e Summertime Chores \n\u003cbr\u003e Keeping Records \n\u003cbr\u003e Opening a Colony \n\u003cbr\u003e Honeycomb and Brood Combs \n\u003cbr\u003e Summertime Chores \n\u003cbr\u003e Fall and Winter Management \n\u003cbr\u003e Early Next Spring Inspections \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 4: About Honey\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Honey Flow Time \n\u003cbr\u003e Honey Harvest Time \n\u003cbr\u003e Comb Honey and Cut-Comb Honey \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 5: Maladies, Problems, and Solutions\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e IPM Fundamentals \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eVarroa \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Nosema \n\u003cbr\u003e Chalkbrood \n\u003cbr\u003e European Foulbrood \n\u003cbr\u003e American Foulbrood \n\u003cbr\u003e Wax Moth \n\u003cbr\u003e Small Hive Beetle \n\u003cbr\u003e Other Pests \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 6: Beeswax\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Be Safe \n\u003cbr\u003e Melting Beeswax \n\u003cbr\u003e Using Beeswax \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 7: 25 Rules of Modern Beekeeping\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Queen's Rules \n\u003cbr\u003e Bees' Rules \n\u003cbr\u003e Beekeeping Rules \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eVarroa\u003c\/i\u003e Rules \n\u003cbr\u003e Beekeeper Rules \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Glossary \n\u003cbr\u003e Resources \n\u003cbr\u003e Photographer Credits \n\u003cbr\u003e About the Author \n\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments \n\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhat a great resource! Novice and experienced beekeepers alike will find \n\u003ci\u003eThe Backyard Beekeeper\u003c\/i\u003e to be the perfect reference book. It is well laid out and easy to understand. I especially loved the \"Rules of Modern Beekeeping.\" I plan to put the list of rules in my honey house to act as daily reminders.-- \n\u003cb\u003ePetra Ahnert, Founder of Beehive Alchemy and bestselling author of Beeswax Alchemy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Comprehensive Guide to Keeping Healthy, Happy, and Productive Bees. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExperience the timeless joy of beekeeping--right in your backyard or on your urban rooftop--with this fully updated and accessible resource for beekeepers of all levels. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore than just a how-to guide, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Backyard Beekeeper\u003c\/i\u003e offers expert insights and practical advice on every aspect of caring for bees and harvesting their gifts. Learn how to: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSet Up and Maintain Hives\u003c\/b\u003e - Start and care for thriving colonies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChoose the Ideal Location\u003c\/b\u003e - Ensure the safety of your bees and yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePractice Nontoxic Beekeeping\u003c\/b\u003e - Use natural, sustainable care methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManage Swarms\u003c\/b\u003e - Prevent and control swarming behavior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWork with Top Bar Hives\u003c\/b\u003e - Explore alternative hive options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvest Hive Products\u003c\/b\u003e - Collect honey, beeswax, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdentify and Treat Bee Health Issues\u003c\/b\u003e - Recognize problems early and apply effective solutions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWhat's New in the 5th Edition: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNatural Beekeeping Methods\u003c\/b\u003e - Learn how to insulate hives for winter, mirroring the natural advantages of wild bee habitats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUpdated Treatments for Varroa Mites\u003c\/b\u003e - Stay ahead in the fight against one of beekeeping's greatest challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGuidance on New Antibiotic Regulations\u003c\/b\u003e - Navigate the latest recommendations for managing American foulbrood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModern Recordkeeping Tools\u003c\/b\u003e - Discover innovative ways to track hive health and productivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis expanded edition also features a fresh, user-friendly design with larger, easy-to-read text, a clearer structure for quick reference, and dozens of new, vibrant photos that bring beekeeping to life. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith trusted guidance from Kim Flottum, editor \n\u003ci\u003eemeritus\u003c\/i\u003e of Bee Culture magazine, you'll gain the confidence and know-how to cultivate healthy, productive bees and enjoy the sweet rewards of your own hive. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStart your beekeeping journey today--naturally, sustainably, and successfully.\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 Flottum, Kim\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quarry Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2024-02-27\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Technology \u0026amp; Engineering \/ Agriculture \/ Beekeeping|Nature \/ Animals \/ Insects \u0026amp; Spiders|House \u0026amp; Home \/ Sustainable Living\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Apiculture|Abeille|Apis mellifera (species)|Instructional and educational works|Mataeriel d'aeducation et de formation|Bee culture|Honeybee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.85 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780760385821\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780760385821\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quarry Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52402973868313,"sku":"SP-9780760385821","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9780760385821_spiral.png?v=1779000883","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/the-backyard-beekeeper-5th-edition-an-absolute-beginners-guide-to-keeping-bees-in-your-yard-and-garden-natural-beekeeping-techniques-new-varroa-mit","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}