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Beekeeping for Dummies - 5th Edition
This is one of the most complete and thorough beekeeping books on the market. Author Howland Blackiston starts out with things you should consider before becoming a beekeeper and takes you through a year of beekeeping, from starting out your bees and what type of hives are available to harvest time and what you need to know when you extract your honey. Also included are chapters on problems to avoid, honey bee diseases and remedies, pests of the bees, and even how to raise your own queens. There is even a handy color photo section in the middle of the book that includes pictures of American Foulbrood, Varroa mites, how to identify chalkbrood, and much more! Softcover, 466 pages
