The Bee Book -

Beekeeping in South Africa, R260 a copy*

*excl. postage

The well-renowned source of all things beekeeping. There are great photographs, descriptions on hive management, diseases and pests, floral types and grades and more.

It is specifically tailored towards the South African beekeeping industry. The bee book covers the local bee families and thus provides an excellent perpsective on management, projection and harvesting honey.

Often termed the Blue Book, Beekeeping in South Africa, is an invaluable title for beginners and professionals alike. Over 280 pages that cover every aspect of beekeeping in South Africa.

What does Beekeeping in South Africa cover:

1. Beekeeping history
2. Biodiversity of bees
3. Life History of the honey bee colony
4. Honey Bee Activities and behaviour
5. Honeybee Production
6. Beginning beekeeping
7. Apiary site
8. Hive Equipment
9. Top Bar Hive Beekeeping
10. General Management
11. Specialised Management
12. Queen Rearing
13. Bee Nutrition & Supplemental Feeding
14. South African Nectar and Pollen Flor
15. Honey Characteristics & Uses
16. Handling the Honey crop
17. Honey Processing
18. Beeswax
19. Other Products of the hive
20. Diseases and Pests of honeybees
21. Poisoning of honeybees
22. Crop pollination
23. Beekeeping legislation
24. Beekeeping organisations

R260 plus R30 postage

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