{"product_id":"the-beekeepers-problem-solver-james-e-tew-9781631590351","title":"The Beekeeper's Problem Solver: 100 Common Problems Explored and Explained","description":"\u003cb\u003eAuthor, experienced beekeeper, and apiary expect James E. Tew explains 100 common problems faced by beekeepers, clearly spelling out their underlying causes and how to solve all of them.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Beekeeping requires understanding, commitment, and attention to detail. \u003cb\u003eLaying the groundwork for a successful hive\u003c\/b\u003e is essential, and demands a keen appreciation of critical areas like hive management, breed choice, and health requirements. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bees often disguise problems, though, making recognizing trouble in the crucial, initial stages that much more difficult. Whether you're a newcomer or an old hand, \u003ci\u003eThe Beekeeper's Problem Solver\u003c\/i\u003e provides \u003cb\u003ethe information you need to nip problems in the bud, or avoid them\u003c\/b\u003e in the first place. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With \u003cb\u003ecolor photography\u003c\/b\u003e throughout and a \u003cb\u003eglossary of terms\u003c\/b\u003e at the back, each beekeeping problem is tackled in depth, covering a wide range of practical tips and useful insights. The problems are conveniently \u003cb\u003eorganized into the following categories: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Beekeeping Basics - \u003ci\u003eMy new bees arrived during a cool, rainy period.\u003c\/i\u003e ... \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Beekeeping Equipment - \u003ci\u003eThe beehive smoker will not stay lit.\u003c\/i\u003e ... \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Biology and Behavior of the Colony - \u003ci\u003eThere are many dead drones at the hive entrance.\u003c\/i\u003e ... \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Managing and Manipulating Hives - \u003ci\u003eThe brood nest has been built across multiple boxes.\u003c\/i\u003e ... \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Queen Production and Maintenance - \u003ci\u003eThe queen is not a good egg producer.\u003c\/i\u003e ... \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Diseases and Pests of Honey Bees - \u003ci\u003eVarroa mites have overrun the colony.\u003c\/i\u003e ... \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pollen and Pollination - \u003ci\u003eToo few bees are pollinating the target crop.\u003c\/i\u003e ... \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Producing and Processing Honey - \u003ci\u003eThe honey filter keeps getting clogged.\u003c\/i\u003e ... \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Beeswax, Propolis, and Specialty Issues - \u003ci\u003ePropolis is difficult to gather and process. \u003c\/i\u003e... \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Don't lose your hive to something preventable, just grab your problem solver!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James E. Tew\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1631590359\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781631590351\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\/15\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.60w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2015 pg. 112","brand":"James E. Tew","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44050740871423,"sku":"9781631590351","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_86d05bd3-57f4-4c49-a306-60e22d1fac52.jpg?v=1685008966","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-beekeepers-problem-solver-james-e-tew-9781631590351","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}