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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 comprehensive guide to the origin of the honey bee, major pests and diseases, pollination and hive products.
The Morris Board Method of queen rearing is a highly effective way of rearing spare queen bees. A simple method describes how to raise a number of queens without the excessive handling of queen cells. It includes diagrams, colour photographs and a straightforward step-by-step guide to using the board. The PDF will be emailed to […]
Mite counting is so much easier with an open mesh floor and removable tray. This project is ideal for the DIY enthusiast and the guide includes drawings and a materials list. The PDF will be emailed to you once you have completed your purchase.
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A fascinating insight into how beehives, beekeeping equipment and beekeeping methods have developed over the centuries.
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 […]
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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.
A beginner-friendly guide to exploring the fascinating world of honey bee microscopy.
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 […]
Eight wipe-clean, double-sided guides designed specifically for beginner beekeepers.
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This booklet gives guidance on the benefits and drawbacks of various apiary locations. These locations include towns, suburban areas, farms, allotments and wastelands. It includes selecting a site, what to look for, location, setting up and arranging an apiary, and management. The PDF will be emailed to you once you have completed your purchase.
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.
With space for 12 issues, it is perfect for collecting a year’s worth of magazines.
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 […]
A children’s fantasy story about an eight-year-old girl whose grandad keeps bees.
A captivating read following the introduction of bee strains to the UK and the formation of important beekeeping organisations.
A comprehensive guide to bee health and sickness by detailing beekeeping problems, pests, parasites and diseases.
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Keep vital records of your bees and beekeeping management with five record cards.
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 […]
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A truly comprehensive guide providing detailed advice for successful heather honey production.
A collection of essays exploring the history of beekeeping in Europe and North America.
100 business card-sized Asian Hornet ID cards designed for beekeepers and non-beekeepers alike.