Teach Yourself Bee-Keeping (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436711401)

Teach Yourself Bee-Keeping by A. Norman Schofield is a comprehensive guide for beginners who are interested in starting a bee-keeping hobby or business. The book covers all aspects of bee-keeping, including the history of bee-keeping, the different types of bees, setting up a hive, managing the colony, harvesting honey, and dealing with common bee diseases.The author provides clear and concise instructions on how to set up and maintain a hive, including the equipment needed, the different types of hives available, and how to choose the right location for the hive. The book also includes detailed information on how to handle bees safely, how to inspect the hive, and how to identify and treat common bee diseases.In addition to practical advice, Teach Yourself Bee-Keeping also covers the fascinating history of bee-keeping, including the role of bees in ancient civilizations and the development of modern bee-keeping techniques. The book also explores the important role that bees play in pollinating crops and maintaining the ecosystem.Overall, Teach Yourself Bee-Keeping is an essential guide for anyone interested in bee-keeping, whether you are a beginner or an experienced bee-keeper looking to expand your knowledge. The book is easy to read and understand, and it is filled with practical tips and advice that will help you get started on your bee-keeping journey.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: A. Norman Schofield
ISBN-10: 1436711401
ISBN-13: 9781436711401
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 156
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d