Beekeeping For Dummies Book

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting Hooked on Honey Bees 7

Chapter 1: To Bee or Not to Bee? 9

Chapter 2: Life Inside the Honey Bee Hive 21

Part II: Starting Your Adventure 41

Chapter 3: Locating Your Hive 43

Chapter 4: Stocking Up on Basic Beekeeping Equipment 51

Chapter 5: Obtaining and Hiving Your Bees 81

Part III: Looking Inside Your Hive 97

Chapter 6: Opening Your Hive 99

Chapter 7: What to Look for when You’re Inspecting 109

Chapter 8: Your Work throughout the Seasons 129

Part IV: Common Problems and Simple Solutions 145

Chapter 9: Heading Off Potential Problems 147

Chapter 10: Treating Diseases and Considering Colony Collapse Disorder 169

Chapter 11: Buzz Off! Dealing with Honey Bee Pests 183

Chapter 12: Raising Your Own Queens 201

Part V: Sweet Rewards 223

Chapter 13: Getting Ready for the Golden Harvest 225

Chapter 14: Honey, I’m Home: Harvest Time 239

Part VI: The Part of Tens 253

Chapter 15: Ten Fun Things to Do with Bees 255

Chapter 16: Ten Frequently Asked Questions about Bee Behaviour 267

Chapter 17: Ten Delicious Honey Recipes 271

Appendix A: Helpful Resources 279

Appendix B: Glossary 291

Index 297