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By Wally Shaw
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 […]
With space for 12 issues, it is perfect for collecting a year’s worth of magazines.
Beekeeping branches, associations and organisations can benefit from significant discounts on magazine subscriptions and shop products with our Group Discount Plan.
By Pauline Aslin
Digital Download Booklet
Easy-to-follow instructions on how to make beeswax skin creams for use at home. It gives advice on the equipment and ingredients required to make lip balm, skin balm, cold cream, hand cream and foot cream. The PDF will be emailed to you once you have completed your purchase.
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.
By Andrew Gibb, Anne Harman
Second edition
A fascinating insight into how beehives, beekeeping equipment and beekeeping methods have developed over the centuries.
By Andrew Gibb, Anne Harman
Second edition
A captivating read following the introduction of bee strains to the UK and the formation of important beekeeping organisations.
By Celia Davis, BSc, NDB
Third edition
A detailed guide to the anatomy and physiology of the honey bee.
Want our award-winning magazine to be delivered straight to your door? Subscribe now to receive the UK’s best-selling monthly beekeeping magazine. All printed subscriptions come with a complimentary digital subscription, so you can read anywhere at any time.
By Pam Gregory, Master Beekeeper, NDB
Second edition
A comprehensive guide to bee health and sickness by detailing beekeeping problems, pests, parasites and diseases.
By June Hughes
A safe method of cleaning and preparing beeswax for show or for making into moulds to sell to the public. It details the equipment required, where to get wax, recycling, filtering and cleaning up. Demonstrated with colour photographs and a straightforward step-by-step guide. The PDF will be emailed to you once you have completed your […]
By Bob Maurer
A beginner-friendly guide to exploring the fascinating world of honey bee microscopy.
By Wally Shaw
A guide exploring how beekeepers can manage the natural swarming process in order to obtain the maximum honey yield from colonies.
By Robin Chapman
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 […]
By Alison Simms
A children’s fantasy story about an eight-year-old girl whose grandad keeps bees.
Eight wipe-clean, double-sided guides designed specifically for beginner beekeepers.
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.
By John Hamer
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 […]
By Chris Richmond
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.
100 business card-sized Asian Hornet ID cards designed for beekeepers and non-beekeepers alike.
Beekeeping branches, associations and organisations can benefit from significant discounts on magazine subscriptions and shop products with our Group Discount Plan.
Want our award-winning magazine to be delivered straight to your door? Subscribe now to receive the UK’s best-selling monthly beekeeping magazine. All printed subscriptions come with a complimentary digital subscription, so you can read anywhere at any time.
Beekeeping branches, associations and organisations can benefit from significant discounts on magazine subscriptions and shop products with our Group Discount Plan.
By Bob Maurer
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 […]
By Michael Badger MBE
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 […]
By Michael Badger MBE
A truly comprehensive guide providing detailed advice for successful heather honey production.
By Wally Shaw
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 […]
With space for 12 issues, it is perfect for collecting a year’s worth of magazines.
Beekeeping branches, associations and organisations can benefit from significant discounts on magazine subscriptions and shop products with our Group Discount Plan.
By Pauline Aslin
Digital Download Booklet
Easy-to-follow instructions on how to make beeswax skin creams for use at home. It gives advice on the equipment and ingredients required to make lip balm, skin balm, cold cream, hand cream and foot cream. The PDF will be emailed to you once you have completed your purchase.
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.
By Andrew Gibb, Anne Harman
Second edition
A fascinating insight into how beehives, beekeeping equipment and beekeeping methods have developed over the centuries.
By Andrew Gibb, Anne Harman
Second edition
A captivating read following the introduction of bee strains to the UK and the formation of important beekeeping organisations.
By Celia Davis, BSc, NDB
Third edition
A detailed guide to the anatomy and physiology of the honey bee.
Want our award-winning magazine to be delivered straight to your door? Subscribe now to receive the UK’s best-selling monthly beekeeping magazine. All printed subscriptions come with a complimentary digital subscription, so you can read anywhere at any time.
By Pam Gregory, Master Beekeeper, NDB
Second edition
A comprehensive guide to bee health and sickness by detailing beekeeping problems, pests, parasites and diseases.
By June Hughes
A safe method of cleaning and preparing beeswax for show or for making into moulds to sell to the public. It details the equipment required, where to get wax, recycling, filtering and cleaning up. Demonstrated with colour photographs and a straightforward step-by-step guide. The PDF will be emailed to you once you have completed your […]
By Bob Maurer
A beginner-friendly guide to exploring the fascinating world of honey bee microscopy.
By Wally Shaw
A guide exploring how beekeepers can manage the natural swarming process in order to obtain the maximum honey yield from colonies.
By Robin Chapman
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 […]
By Alison Simms
A children’s fantasy story about an eight-year-old girl whose grandad keeps bees.
Eight wipe-clean, double-sided guides designed specifically for beginner beekeepers.
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.
By John Hamer
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 […]
By Chris Richmond
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.
100 business card-sized Asian Hornet ID cards designed for beekeepers and non-beekeepers alike.
Beekeeping branches, associations and organisations can benefit from significant discounts on magazine subscriptions and shop products with our Group Discount Plan.
Want our award-winning magazine to be delivered straight to your door? Subscribe now to receive the UK’s best-selling monthly beekeeping magazine. All printed subscriptions come with a complimentary digital subscription, so you can read anywhere at any time.
Beekeeping branches, associations and organisations can benefit from significant discounts on magazine subscriptions and shop products with our Group Discount Plan.
By Bob Maurer
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 […]
By Michael Badger MBE
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 […]
By Michael Badger MBE
A truly comprehensive guide providing detailed advice for successful heather honey production.
By Wally Shaw
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 […]
With space for 12 issues, it is perfect for collecting a year’s worth of magazines.