Beekeeping For Dummies

Beekeeping For Dummies is a practical, step–by–step beginner′s guide to beekeeping. It gives you plain–English guidance on everything you need to know to start your own beehive, from buying the right equipment, sourcing bees, and locating your hive to maintaining a healthy colony and harvesting honey. Plus, you′ll get the latest information on the causes and effects of bee disease, colony collapse disorder, and the impact the sudden disappearance of the honeybee has on our environment and economy.