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A guide exploring how beekeepers can manage the natural swarming process in order to obtain the maximum honey yield from colonies.
This booklet is for someone who is thinking about becoming a beekeeper and wants to know what’s involved. It covers the time needed, the effort and expense involved, a brief description of how a honey bee colony works, choosing hives and equipment, obtaining bees and where to find training. The PDF will be emailed to […]
A fascinating insight into how beehives, beekeeping equipment and beekeeping methods have developed over the centuries.
The Snelgrove board is the ideal method of swarm control for the beekeeper who has limited additional equipment, as it does not require a second independent hive. This booklet discusses swarm control and prevention as well as how to use the Snelgrove board, including all the pros and cons. The PDF will be emailed to you once you […]
A simple straightforward method to making a five-frame nucleus box, based around the British Standard Deep National Hoffman frame as used in the brood chamber of Modified National Hives. It outlines all the tools and equipment that are needed and provides guidance for the do-it-yourself construction of a plywood nucleus hive, including diagrams, colour photographs and […]
A children’s fantasy story about an eight-year-old girl whose grandad keeps bees.
Keep vital records of your bees and beekeeping management with five record cards.
Beekeeping branches, associations and organisations can benefit from significant discounts on magazine subscriptions and shop products with our Group Discount Plan.
Make your own solar wax extractor from old pieces of scrap wood found in skips and old furniture. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with clear diagrams and photographs. The PDF will be emailed to you once you have completed your purchase.
Manufacture your own warming cabinet so honey collected in 30lb buckets may be easily poured out into jars after warming. The step-by-step construction guide includes a cutting plan (all parts can be cut out of one 4ft x 8ft (1220mm x 2440mm) piece of wood). The cabinet is safe to use at home and uses […]
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Beekeeping branches, associations and organisations can benefit from significant discounts on magazine subscriptions and shop products with our Group Discount Plan.
Enjoy an even more economical and eco-friendly alternative to our popular printed subscription. Subscribe now to receive the UK’s best-selling monthly beekeeping magazine on your phone, tablet or computer.
A beginner-friendly guide to exploring the fascinating world of honey bee microscopy.
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The Horsley Board is an ideal method of swarm control where colonies are located in an out apiary, as there are a limited number of times that an operation has to be carried out. This guide includes diagrams and a straightforward step-by-step guide on using the board. The PDF will be emailed to you once […]
A comprehensive guide to the origin of the honey bee, major pests and diseases, pollination and hive products.
A collection of essays exploring the history of beekeeping in Europe and North America.
Beekeeping branches, associations and organisations can benefit from significant discounts on magazine subscriptions and shop products with our Group Discount Plan.
A truly comprehensive guide providing detailed advice for successful heather honey production.
Any reasonably skilled handyman should be able to make this foundation press and wiring board press for home production of foundation. The various stages are described in enough detail to make the construction an enjoyable experience. It includes step-by-step procedures and measurements with diagrams and photographs. The PDF will be emailed to you once you have […]
With space for 12 issues, it is perfect for collecting a year’s worth of magazines.
Eight wipe-clean, double-sided guides designed specifically for beginner beekeepers.
A captivating read following the introduction of bee strains to the UK and the formation of important beekeeping organisations.
