Care of Bees in Warré and Top Bar Hives A guide for newbeekeepers and for beekeepers who have acquired the increasingly popular Warréand Top Bar Hives and those who want to stop using chemicals. This book is also for anyone who would like to know more about these marvellous creatures and the art of beekeeping. Many new beekeepers lose their bees because they do not understand them. They may read books on the mystery and magic of bees, but not how to care for a hive of bees. This book gives practical guidance with clear instructions, line drawings, and photographs. ·Essential knowledge of the lifecycle of the honeybee·Details of essential equipment·Beekeeping activities throughout the year·Disease, swarming and honey production It has advice from my 30 years beekeeping not found in standard books on beekeeping: ·colony stress in spring·swarm collection·winter survival·varroa control without chemicals·propagation of varroa-resistant colonies·Taking honey off a top bar hive without causing stress to the colony.
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