Backyard Beekeeper 4th Edition

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