One can find a lot of books on beekeeping. This book is suited for the South African audience as it focuses on the Apis Mellifera Scutellata species which is prevalent in the Highveld. Most of the information can also be applied to Apis Mellifera Capensis as it resides, more or less, south of Bloemfontein.

We suggest you take a basic course in beekeeping and couple it with a copy of this professionally compiled and presented book. You will also need to consider equipping yourself with the items listed below:

[Bee Gloves] [Bee suits] [Hive Tools] [Hives*] [Smokers] [Blue book*]

Start with a course. Then get a copy of the blue book of beekeeping in South Africa. Then all you need is the equipment and some bees with a suitable place to keep them.

Both hobbyist and professional beekeepers will find the blue book enhances their operation. Many topics are covered and well described and explained. There a number of colour photographs and diagrams with great detail. There is a wealth of information covered in its 288 pages, cover-to-cover.

We suggest the blue book should be mandatory for every Beekeeper to purchase when they register with SABIO.