{"product_id":"beekeeping-today-jeff-ott-9781493091362","title":"Beekeeping Today: A Practical, Seasonal Guide for Beginning Beekeepers","description":"\u003cb\u003eLearn to navigate the dynamically changing world of beekeeping\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether your goal is to harvest honey, support local pollination, or simply enjoy a fascinating new hobby, \u003ci\u003eBeekeeping Today\u003c\/i\u003e provides a solid foundation for anyone interested in keeping honey bees. This guide follows the natural rhythm of the hive, walking you through your first year of beekeeping season by season and giving you a complete, realistic picture of what it takes to maintain a thriving apiary. Each section focuses on the practical tasks and observations unique to that time of year--from the spring hive setup and acquiring your first honey bee colony, to summer's population growth and fall's honey harvesting, to successfully overwintering a colony and performing the first hive split in the second spring--so that your knowledge grows alongside your bees. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlong the way, authors Jeff Ott and Rebecca Masterman share insights from their years of experience in hands-on beekeeping, research, and beekeeper education. They also address common challenges, including pests, parasites, pesticides, and diseases. By tying solutions back to a deeper understanding of honey bee behavior and biology, they ensure you will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to become a responsible and successful beekeeper. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChapters cover: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn overview of honey bee biology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColony dynamics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeekeeping equipment and safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurchasing honey bees and siting your apiary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColony inspection checklists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueen skills and strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jeff Ott,Rebecca Masterman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1493091360\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781493091362\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lyons Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/19\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs","brand":"Jeff Ott","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874616291583,"sku":"9781493091362","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/beekeeping-today-jeff-ott-9781493091362","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}