The Observation Hive Handbook, livre ebook

"Linton, a certified master beekeeper, discusses the various options for constructing an observation hive.... This book is written primarily for experienced beekeepers, offering sound advice for those wishing to set up an observation hive.... Very well-written."â• Choice

This book will guide you in selecting an observation hive and choosing a site for it, modifying the hive and the site as needed, installing the hive, working with the hive, and maintaining the hive. It will prepare you to take a temporary portable observation hive to a market, fair, or school. Most important, it describes and illustrates the many ways you can use your observation hive to learn more about honey bees and how to care for them.

Foreword, by Clarence H. Collison
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Benefits of Observing Honey Bees at Home
2. Preparing for and Selecting an Observation Hive
3. Installing Your Observation Hive
4. Working an Observation Hive
5. Maintaining Your Observation Hive
6. Observation Hives in Public Spaces
7. Bee Photography and Your Observation Hive
8. Things to Try with Your Observation Hive
A Closing Word
Appendix: Selection and Installation Checklist
Bibliography
Index