I want to learn more about beekeeping -the terminology and techniques used for beekeeping & the habits of bees. Does anyone know any good books to read for this kind of information?
Thanks in advance! :)
You've been removing bees since 1997 and you don't know where to find books on how to go about beekeeping?
I are cornfuzed. :?
The individual who started the account had been doing it since 97. I on the other hand do not have the same experience as the previous person but would like to.
Everybody knows how to find books (ex. libraries, amazon.com, barnes and noble) but I was looking more for recommendations or referrals on good books about beekeeping.
A good book without limited yourself to a narrow view approach (organic, anti-this or anti-that) would be Dewey M Caron's book entitled Honey Bee Biology and Beekeeping. ISBN 1-878075-09-8
This book is a "basics" book developed for college classes. So it is not filled with a particular authors viewpoint or ideologies.
ABC-XYD of Bees
Amason
there will be many more posted if not I'll make a list for you
Go to Michael Bush Bee page and you will learn all you need to know and then some
This is him (http://forum.beemaster.com/index.php?action=profile;u=465)
Enjoy the Bees
Tommyt
>I want to learn more about beekeeping -the terminology and techniques used for beekeeping & the habits of bees. Does anyone know any good books to read for this kind of information?
Terminology:
http://bushfarms.com/beesterms.htm (http://bushfarms.com/beesterms.htm)
Acronyms:
http://bushfarms.com/beesglossary.htm (http://bushfarms.com/beesglossary.htm)
Bee Basics:
http://bushfarms.com/beesbasics.htm (http://bushfarms.com/beesbasics.htm)
Bee Math:
http://bushfarms.com/beesmath.htm (http://bushfarms.com/beesmath.htm)
Beginner advice:
http://bushfarms.com/beesnewbees.htm (http://bushfarms.com/beesnewbees.htm)
Choices:
http://bushfarms.com/beesoptions.htm (http://bushfarms.com/beesoptions.htm)
Google is your friend padawan.
I like that website, Michael ! Concise information and simple design. I'm gonna print and read all I can from it.
You should arrange this information into a manual and get it published.
Keep it up!
Michael that is a great set of information you got there.. don't know how i missed your site before.
If you don't mind ill be passing those links to my readers.
QuoteYou should arrange this information into a manual and get it published.
If Michael Bush had a dollar for everytime someone told him he should write a book, he wouldn't need to write a book! :-D
love,
ziffa
Quote from: ziffabeek on April 13, 2011, 01:42:17 PM
QuoteYou should arrange this information into a manual and get it published.
If Michael Bush had a dollar for everytime someone told him he should write a book, he wouldn't need to write a book! :-D
love,
ziffa
It's not about dollars!
My girlfriend and I have both read Beekeeping for Dummies. It was very informative, entertaining, and a good read. This beginners book should not be overlooked.
Wisnewbee
wisnewbee; I'm sorry but I can't resist, that is just way too funny my brother (I also have a 'for dummies' book but moved on from that long ago :)). Please, for your bees and you, expand your library :-D You won't be sorry, I promise.
Definitely put 'ABC XYZ bee culture' on your list, the original (1877-1923 version is available for $30.00 on amazon) as well as a more recent copy (about &60.00), there's now been a 41st edition printed. 'Backyard beekeeping' is great, 'Natural Beekeeper' is good, and so is '§¤«£¿æ' but I've got about 30 plus beekeeping books and I pick up new ones all the time, and in a while longer,,,,,,,,,,,,,you will too ;).
thomas
Hey Thomas,
Feel free to jump have a laugh. I get it too. LOL We all had to start out somewhere.
It was my impression that he was looking for a good basic book. I have expanded my library. ABC, XYZ to name just 1. I also scour these forums for knowledge. I am regular visitor to Mr. Bush's site and others as well. The main issue that I run into is conflicting information. I think it was luvin honey that said, "ask a question to 15 beeks, and you'll get 15 different answers. LOL. How true. But that gives us different insight and points of view. I was just at a beekeeping association meeting last night. Almost everyone lost the majority of their hives over the winter. It amazed me that no one seemed interested in what the guy who had all his hives survive the winter did differently. It seemed like everyone was set in their ways, and just accepted having to start over every year. Not what I expected. I want my colonies strong and to survive.
Bill
Others have said it but i'll add my voice. My primo first premier web site de reference is Michael Bush's; print it in books, eat it in sandwich, shoot it straight up your vein, or go to your local mall to purchase the domain name, however you want to consum it, it's the bestest information IMNSHO. For now, I like to read it on my screen personally but i'll join a subscription before it is printed on good old paper when that day comes.
Books: i got a lot from Ross Conrad's 'Natural Beekeeping' or Dean and Ramona's 'Complete Idiot's Guide to Beekeeping'. Full disclosure, it is totally biased and pointing in to natural, or treatment-free management style. These books totally have the "narrow view approach" (organic, anti this AND that) i am looking for. Unlike the Dummies' one, so very chemically inclined.
Because i am in the northeast i also read Richard Bonney's 'Beekeeping' and 'Hive management' when i started beekeeping. They are now a little outdated on some topics. I also read everything the library has.
What a shame, the mods deleted one of my suggestions :'(
thomas
QuoteOthers have said it but i'll add my voice. My primo first premier web site de reference is Michael Bush's; print it in books, eat it in sandwich, shoot it straight up your vein, or go to your local mall to purchase the domain name, however you want to consum it, it's the bestest information IMNSHO. For now, I like to read it on my screen personally but i'll join a subscription before it is printed on good old paper when that day comes.
Yea man that's real good stuff!
I just want to mention David Cramp's beekeeping manual. It got me started and I learn from it everyday. I find it perfect for a beginner because of it's simplicity and it's expressed hatred of chemicals.
You should all go organic folks!