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Starting with Bees

By Peter Gordon.

Written for those who are new to beekeeping, this book aims to clarify the essential procedures that are associated with the subject.

Step-by-step instructions take the newcomer through each stage, with photographs and illustrations to further clarify the techniques.

This is an essential guide for the beginner during the first few years of beekeeping.

List of Contents

• Preface
• Introduction
• About the honey bee
• The hive
• Getting started
• Handling and checking
• Feeding
• Swarming
• Re-queening
• Moving hives
• Pests and diseases
• Honey and other products
• Bees at the show
• The bee garden
• The beekeeper’s year
• Bee stings
• Legislation
• Glossary
• References and further information
• Index