{"product_id":"the-backyard-beekeeper-5th-edition-kim-flottum-9780760385821","title":"The Backyard Beekeeper, 5th Edition: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Keeping Bees in Your Yard and Garden - Natural Beekeeping Techniques - New Varroa","description":"\u003cb\u003eEnjoy the time-honored tradition of beekeeping in your own backyard or urban rooftop with this accessible resource for beekeepers of all skill levels, now in its 5th edition.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e More than a guide to beekeeping, \u003ci\u003eThe Backyard Beekeeper\u003c\/i\u003e features \u003cb\u003eexpert advice for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Setting up and caring for your own colonies \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Selecting the best location to place your new bee colonies for their safety and yours \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The most practical and nontoxic ways to care for your bees \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Swarm control \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Using top bar hives \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Harvesting the products of a beehive and collecting and using honey \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bee problems and treatments \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew in this edition: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Natural beekeeping techniques like insulating hives for the winter to mimic the advantages of bee homes in the wild \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Important new treatments for and updated info on the battle with \u003ci\u003eVarroa\u003c\/i\u003e mites \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e How to deal with the new antibiotic recommendations for American foulbrood \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Introduction to new recordkeeping technology to consider \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In addition to content updates to reflect the most recent research and technology in beekeeping, the book features a new design with larger, easier-to-read text, many new photos, and a more easily navigable structure. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With this complete reference and the expert advice of\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBee Culture \u003c\/i\u003eeditor emeritus Kim Flottum\u003c\/b\u003e, your bees will be healthy, happy, and more productive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kim Flottum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0760385823\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780760385821\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quarry Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/27\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 7.90w x 0.70d","brand":"Kim Flottum","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44159268716799,"sku":"9780760385821","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_02a8629a-1697-4a89-b4c8-0845416af53b.jpg?v=1689081598","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-backyard-beekeeper-5th-edition-kim-flottum-9780760385821","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}