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Bee AgSkills
Author | : Jennifer Laffan |
Publisher | : NSW Agriculture |
Total Pages | : 184 |
Release | : 2015-02-26 |
Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
ISBN | : 0731306031 |
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A clear, practical guide to beekeeping produced by a team of experienced apiary officers from NSW DPI. Includes how to use a bee smoker and work safely with bees, how to maintain hives, how to catch a swarm, how to remove and extract honey, how to replace a queen bee, and common health and pest problems in beehives. With step-by-step photographs, clear diagrams, and a linked glossary of terms. CONTENTS Introduction Foreword Background knowledge General safety precautions Select bee site Assemble and maintain a hive Obtaining bees (buy hives) Obtaining bees (buy packages) Light and extinguish a bee smoker Open, inspect and close a hive Move a hive Seasonal management Catch a swarm Re-queen Identify flora for honey production Judging field conditions Remove honey Extract honey Legal considerations for an apiary Health problems and pests in the hive Reducing swarming behaviour Buying second-hand hives and equipment Quality assurance Industry structure and contacts Glossary Managing Work Health and Safety risks Check your skill Further reading
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