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Название: Beekeeping For Dummies

Автор: Howland Blackiston

Издательство: John Wiley & Sons Limited

Жанр: Биология

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isbn: 9781119702597

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      Library of Congress Control Number: 2020941825

      ISBN 978-1-119-70258-0 (pbk); ISBN 978-1-119-70263-4 (ebk); ISBN 978-1-119-70259-7 (ebk)

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      Table of Contents

      1  Cover

      2  Introduction About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here

      3  Part 1: Taking Flight with Beekeeping Chapter 1: To Bee, or Not to Bee? Discovering the Benefits of Beekeeping Determining Your Beekeeping Potential Deciding Which Beekeeping Approach to Follow Chapter 2: Getting to Know Your Honey Bees Basic Body Parts The Amazing Language of Bees Getting to Know the Male and the Two Female Castes The Honey Bee Life Cycle Other Stinging Insects

      4  Part 2: Starting Your Adventure Chapter 3: Alleviating Apprehensions and Making Decisions Overcoming Sting Phobia Understanding Local Laws and Ordinances Easing the Minds of Family and Neighbors Location, Location, Location: Where to Keep Your Hives Knowing When to Start Your Adventure Chapter 4: Selecting a Hive That’s Perfect for You The Langstroth Hive The Kenyan Top Bar Hive The Apimaye Insulated Hive The Flow Hive The Warré (People’s) Hive The Five-Frame Nuc Hive The Observation Hive Make a Beeline to the Best Beehive Chapter 5: Basic Equipment for Beekeepers Starting Out with the Langstroth Hive Knowing the СКАЧАТЬ