Backyard Beekeeping

Backyard Beekeeping is a colorful, fact-filled introduction to all aspects of beekeeping. Created by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the 50-page book is appropriate for the beginner beekeeper, and it is also an appropriate review for the experienced beekeeper. Charts, tips, diagrams, and photos support the text.

In a field where the abundance of information and instructions can be intimidating to the novice, this book puts information in an orderly form and aids the new beekeeper in developing hive management skills. Topics covered include the following:

Honey bee stinging behavior
Bee races
Beehive management
Honey production and processing
Queen management
Hive manipulation
Relationship between bees and the blossoms they pollinate
Honey bee diseases and pests
Additional information sources on beekeeping
Specific instructions and advice for the prospective beekeeper
How to start a bee project

To order, download the order form, print, and follow the directions. Backyard Beekeeping order form.