Backyard Beekeeper, 4th Edition : An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Keeping Bees in Your Yard and Garden by Kim Flottum (2018, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherQuarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN-101631593323
ISBN-139781631593321
eBay Product ID (ePID)236982596

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Edition4
Book TitleBackyard Beekeeper, 4th Edition : An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Keeping Bees in Your Yard and Garden
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAnimals / Insects & Spiders, Sustainable Living, Agriculture / Beekeeping
Publication Year2018
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, House & Home, Technology & Engineering
AuthorKim Flottum
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight28.9 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width8.1 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2019-302955
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
ReviewsKim Flottum's expert advice is a comprehensive introduction to getting started with your own backyard hives. The book itself is also visually appealing: large photographs, illustrations, and callouts appear on nearly every page.
Dewey Decimal638/.1
SynopsisThis complete honey bee resource is loaded with updated information on bee problems and treatments, measuring techniques, swarm control, harvesting, and using top bar hives., The Backyard Beekeeper, now in its 4th edition, makes the time-honored and complex tradition of beekeeping an enjoyable and accessible backyard pastime that will appeal to urban and rural beekeepers of all skill levels. More than a guide to beekeeping, this handbook features expert advice for: Setting up and caring for your own colonies Selecting the best location to place your new bee colonies for their safety and yours The most practical and nontoxic ways to care for your bees Swarm control Using top bar hives Harvesting the products of a beehive and collecting and using honey Bee problems and treatments What's New? Information for urban bees and beekeepers Using your smoker the right way Better pest management Providing consistent and abundant good food Keeping your hives healthy With this complete resource and the expert advice of Bee Culture editor Kim Flottum, your bees will be healthy, happy, and more productive., The Backyard Beekeeper, now in its 4th edition, makes the time-honored and complex tradition of beekeeping an enjoyable and accessible backyard pastime for urban and rural beekeepers of all skill levels. More than a guide to beekeeping, this handbook features expert advice for: Setting up and caring for your own colonies Selecting the best location to place your new bee colonies for their safety and yours The most practical and nontoxic ways to care for your bees Swarm control Using top bar hives Harvesting the products of a beehive and collecting and using honey Bee problems and treatments What's New? Information for urban bees and beekeepers Using your smoker the right way Better pest management Providing consistent and abundant good food Keeping your hives healthy With this complete resource and the expert advice of Bee Culture editor Kim Flottum , your bees will be healthy, happy, and more productive., This complete honey bee resource is loaded with updated information on bee problems and treatments, measuring techniques, swarm control, harvesting, and using top bar hives. The Backyard Beekeeper , now in its 4th edition, makes the time-honoured and complex tradition of beekeeping an enjoyable and accessible backyard pastime that will appeal to urban and rural beekeepers of all skill levels. More than a guide to beekeeping, this handbook features expert advice for: Setting up and caring for your own colonies She best location to place your new bee colonies for their safety and yours The most practical and nontoxic ways to care for your bees Swarm control Using top bar hives Harvesting the products of a beehive and collecting and using honey Bee problems and treatments What's New? Information for Urban Bees and Beekeepers Using Your Smoker the Right Way Better Pest Management Providing Consistent and Abundant Good Food, The Backyard Beekeeper, 4th Edition is your complete honey bee resource, loaded with updated information on bee problems and treatments, measuring techniques, swarm control, harvesting, and using top bar hives.
LC Classification NumberSF523.F63 2018

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