Beekeeping for Dummies

6th Auflage
ISBN: 978-1-394-43118-2
Verlag: Wiley

Buch, Englisch, 480 Seiten

An approachable guide to modern beekeeping, including the latest in hive technology and real-world techniques for every type of beekeeper

Beekeeping For Dummies is a trusted resource for anyone looking to start or improve their beekeeping journey. This new edition offers new insights into today’s biggest trends and challenges, like AI-powered hive management and ways to prevent colony loss.

Whether you keep bees in a backyard, on a rooftop, or in a rural apiary, you’ll find practical, field-tested advice to build, monitor, and care for healthy colonies. You’ll also discover updated guidance on both natural and medicated approaches to disease prevention, plus insights into emerging regulations and new resources supporting beekeepers of all experience levels. And to help you get started, this edition includes exclusive discount coupons from leading beekeeping suppliers. - Learn the basics of beekeeping, including where to purchase equipment and how to start your first colony
- Improve the health of your bees with new medications, best practices, and natural treatment options

- Explore how AI-powered beehives and smart sensors are transforming hive management
- Adapt to your environment with helpful tips for urban beekeeping and techniques tailored to top-bar hives
- Keep your colonies happy, healthy, and sustainable for years to come

Beekeeping For Dummies is the top choice for backyard, urban, and hobbyist beekeepers, as well as anyone interested in learning more about helping pollinators thrive.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Blackiston, Howland

Weitere Mitwirkende

Caron, Dewey M.

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Agrarwissenschaften Tierhaltung Imkerei (Bienenzucht)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword xvii
Introduction 1

Part 1: Taking Flight with Beekeeping 5
CHAPTER 1: To Bee, or Not to Bee? 7
CHAPTER 2: Getting to Know Your Honey Bees 21

Part 2: Starting Your Adventure 49
CHAPTER 3: Alleviating Apprehensions and Making Decisions 51
CHAPTER 4: Selecting a Hive That's Perfect for You 67
CHAPTER 5: Gathering Basic Equipment 89
CHAPTER 6: Obtaining and Installing Your Bees 127
CHAPTER 7: Going High-Tech 149

Part 3: Time for a Peek 159
CHAPTER 8: Opening Your Hive 161
CHAPTER 9: Knowing What to Expect When You're Inspecting 177
CHAPTER 10: Completing Different Activities in Different Seasons 201

Part 4: Common Problems and Simple Solutions 223
CHAPTER 11: Anticipating and Preventing Potential Problems 225
CHAPTER 12: Understanding Parasitic Mite Syndrome 251
CHAPTER 13: Keeping Your Bees Healthy 261
CHAPTER 14: Heading Off Honey-Bee Pests 273
CHAPTER 15: Raising Your Own Queens 295

Part 5: Sweet Rewards 319
CHAPTER 16: Honey, I Love You 321
CHAPTER 17: Getting Ready for the Golden Harvest 337
CHAPTER 18: Harvesting Your Honey 351

Part 6: The Part of Tens 371
CHAPTER 19: Ten Fun Things to Do with Bees 373
CHAPTER 20: More than Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Bee Behavior 397

Part 7: Appendixes 403
APPENDIX A: Helpful Resources 405
APPENDIX B: Beekeeper's Checklist 423
APPENDIX C: Glossary 427

Index 433

Über Autor(innen)

Howland Blackiston is a beekeeper with over 45 years of experience, past president of the Back Yard Beekeepers Association, co-founder of bee-commerce.com, and a keynote speaker at conferences in more than 40 countries.