Hive Management

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Hive Management
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Richard E. Bonney
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 230,Width 155
Category/GenreBeekeeping
ISBN/Barcode 9780882666372
ClassificationsDewey:638.14
Audience
General
Illustrations b&w photographs and illustrations, index

Publishing Details

Publisher Storey Books
Imprint Storey Books
Publication Date 2 January 1991
Publication Country United States

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.

Author Biography

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.