Hive Management
A Seasonal Guide for Beekeepers
Published on 2. January 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-0-88266-637-2 (ISBN)
Description
Enjoy a thriving hive and plenty of delicious honey. This practical guide to beekeeping stresses practices that are based on an understanding of the intimate lives, behaviors, and motivations of honey bees. You'll learn proven methods for inspecting your hives, troubleshooting problems, introducing a new queen, collecting honey, and dealing with swarms. Whether you're starting your first hive or are tending to dozens of them, Richard Bonney's clear advice and expert insights will help make your beekeeping operation a success.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Workman Publishing
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Illustrations
6 x 9
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
259 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-88266-637-2 (9780882666372)
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Person
Veteran beekeeper Richard E. Bonney, author of Hive Management, Beekeeping, and co-author of Storey's Guide to Keeping Honey Bees, was the longtime owner of Charlemont Apiaries in Charlemont, Massachusetts.