Book: Beekeeping: An illustrated handbook

Stelley, D. G. (1983). Beekeeping: An illustrated handbook. Blue Ridge Summit, PA: TAB Books.

Rationale
This book covers getting started with beekeeping through commercial opportunities. It also details how to build much of the equipment yourself, with detailed instructions and drawings.

Chapter topics include: Historical highlights; getting to know bees; finding a place for your hive; getting your gear; obtaining bees and establishing a colony; seasonal management; diseases, pests and pesticides; honey harvesting; honey; marketing your honey; cooking with honey; other honeybee products; do-it-yourself equipment.

Features include:
Photographs
Illustrations, graphs and diagrams
References
Index
Glossary
Appendix
State Universities, Extension Services and Inspectors
Organizations and Service Groups
Government Agencies
Bee Literature Collections
First Aid for Bee Stings

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