Beecabulary Essentials
Andrew Connor has followed in his father's footsteps by creating an educational and richly illustrated reference for beekeeping terminology. This is a must-have for any new and existing beekeeper. The terms are expansive and easily understood and the book contains a foreword by Dewey M. Caron, full color photos by the author, Andrew Connor, his father, Dr. Lawrence Connor, and many others. These images contained add a great deal to the definitions and help to guide the reader on the how and why of beekeeping. Along with having an extensive index, it serves as a great resource to understanding bee anatomy, diseases, behavior and more.
234 Pages. Chapters included in this book: Types of Bees and Their Relatives, Anatomy & Organ Systems, Bee Behavior, Players in the Hive, Beekeeper, Hive Types, Comb and Frames, A Year in the Bee Yard, Swarming, Nucleus or Increase Hives, Queen Production and Rearing, Bee Botany: Honey and Pollen Production & Pollination, Products of the Bee Hive and Pathogens, Predators, Pesticides, Pests.