The New Complete Guide to Beekeeping
by Roger A. Morse
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Author: Roger A. MorseEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1994-11-17
ISBN: 0881503150
Number of pages: 208
Publisher: Countryman Press
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Book Review: The New Incomplete Guide to Beekeeping
Summary: 1 Stars
I have about 17 books on beekeeping related topics and I found this one to be the most lack luster of them all. Like the other reviewer said it touches briefly on all aspects of beekeeping but does not go into any real depth. I found its section on How To Get Started On Beekeeping pathetic. On installing a package of bees it offers six black and white photographs and a few lines of text underneath each picture to describe what is going on. That?s it!!. It does not mention anything about what to feed them once they are installed, your first inspection and what to look for, or a description of the equipment you will need to start your first hive. I think most beginners are very concerned about starting the process correctly and more attention should have been placed on the first few weeks of establishing a hive. Dr. Morse did not even go into the topic of establishing a colony with a nuc. Dr. Morse is a very well known and respected professor at Cornell University who I might call one of the founding fathers of modern beekeeping. Unfortunately, he wrote a crappy book that offers little to the new beekeeper. Two books I would recommend are John Vivian's "Keeping Bees". Although it is slightly dated when it comes to managing mites the rest of the book is invaluable as a source of information. Richard Bonney's two books on beekeeping are also very good.
Summary of The New Complete Guide to Beekeeping
A classic text from one of the world's experts on bees.
This comprehensive guide will give beginners all they need to start and maintain a healthy bee colony, while experienced beekeepers will find advice on expanding into new areas of the business and how to refine their skills. Subjects covered include: ? Buying a colony of bees ? Managing bees throughout the seasons ? Selecting equipment and a good apiary site ? Preventing swarming ? Extracting, processing, and selling honey ? Controlling pests, predators, and diseases ? Rearing queen honey beesPhotographs and technical drawings illustrate the text, and appendixes define technical terms, list sources of supplies, and tell you where to go to find more information. 50+ black-and-white illustrations
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