Beekeeping for Beginners. A Practical Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Apiary from Scratch

For those who dream of their own home apiary and do not know where to start and how to organize the business so that keeping bees eventually turns from a hobby into a profitable venture, this book will be the... first assistant! The author of this encyclopedia, experienced practical beekeeper Vadim Tikhomirov, shares his personal years of experience in beekeeping, reveals his «trade secrets», and provides detailed and step-by-step recommendations for each stage of work in your own apiary. Many beginner and experienced beekeepers are interested in the most relevant questions: - How to care for bees all year round? - How to correctly choose hives and position them? - What equipment is necessary when organizing an apiary? - What should be known about the peculiarities of bee life? - Which breeds of bees winter better in the conditions of the middle zone? - How to combat diseases and pests and increase the yield of beekeeping products? You will find comprehensive answers to all these and many other questions about organizing a home apiary «from scratch» in this encyclopedia! Detailed, step-by-step workshops with illustrations will help you visually study all the specifics of seasonal work with bees.