Sie möchten Ihre eigenen Bienen halten und selbst leckeren Honig produzieren? Kein Problem! „Imkern für Dummies“ führt Sie Schritt für Schritt durch alle Phasen der Honigproduktion: von der Auswahl der richtigen Ausrüstung bis zur Ernte und Vermarktung Ihres eigenen Honigs. Sie erfahren alles, was Sie über die Biologie, Züchtung und Pflege Ihres Bienenvolkes wissen müssen, wie Sie Schädlinge bekämpfen und sich Ihren Bienen nähern, ohne gestochen zu werden. So können Sie vielleicht schon bald Ihren eigenen Honig genießen.
Everything you need to 'bee' a successful backyard beekeeper If you've ever thought about becoming a backyard beekeeper—or have already tried a hand at it and want to be better one—then this is the book for you! In Beekeeping for Dummies, 4th Edition you'll find everything you need to know in order to start your own colony, including how to assemble and maintain beehives, handle every phase of honey production, purchase and use all the latest tools, and what to do beyond your first season. This hands-on guide provides all the tools, tips, tricks, and techniques needed to become a real backyard beekeeper. You'll learn to identify the queen from her workers and drones, properly open and close the hive, distinguish one type of honey from another, and preserve your colony if disaster should strike. Keep bees on a small urban rooftop or in a large country yard Assemble your own hive and sustain it for years to come Safely inspect and manage your colony Harvest and sell your own honey Becoming a backyard beekeeper isn't as hard as people think—and with this hands-on guide, you'll be able to create one honey of a colony that will have the neighbors buzzing.
Whether you are a new beekeeper or a seasoned ol'timer, Building Beehives for Dummies provides you with the information you need to plan and succeed at building beehives (and other cool accessories). You'll discover what type of hive to build, hints on how to maintain your equipment, what bees need to stay happy and healthy, where to locate your hive, and much more
