Beekeeping: A Primer on Starting and Keeping a Hive - Couverture rigide

Due to the recent and alarming effects of CCD, colony collapse disorder, bees around the world have been receiving much attention. For centuries humans have relied on bees miraculous, life-sustaining work to pollinate crops, produce honey and wax, and sustain our natural food chain. Although beekeeping may seem like a daunting, even dangerous task, it doesnt have to be! Regardless of whether you just want a pet, start a honey-making business or are simply looking for a new hobby, Dominique DeVito dissects everything you need to know about bees and beekeeping in this complete, authoritative how-to guide. Learning how to tell the difference from queen, drone and worker bees, the tools and supplies needed to build your own hive, the secrets behind maintaining a happy bee colony and what each season requires to care for a hive are just a few of the topics DeVito thoroughly explains. In addition, delicious and healthy honey recipes are included that can be made from your own beehive!

Dominique De Vito has written numerous books on looking after animals. She has worked for the American Kennel Club Gazette and is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.