Overview
Now in its 3rd edition, The Australian Beekeeping Manual is the most comprehensive reference for both novice and experienced beekeepers in Australia. The accessible yet detailed text, supported by over 350 full-colour photographs and illustrations, covers all the key areas, including the beekeeping equipment needed, how to obtain bees, where to locate them in the garden, and the basics of colony management. There are also in-depth chapters on the lifecycle of the honey bee, extracting honey, creating a bee-friendly garden, entering honey in competitions, pests and diseases, native bees, and rearing queens. The result is an invaluable beekeeping resource that will be referred to time and again, and which can be taken out to the hive for use as an immediate step-by-step guide or read at leisure.
Full Product Details
Author: Robert Owen
Publisher: Exisle Publishing
Imprint: Exisle Publishing
Edition: 3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781922539793
ISBN 10: 1922539791
Pages: 350
Publication Date: 02 August 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
“Accessible and detailed, The Australian Beekeeping Manual is a comprehensive reference tool for amateur and experienced beekeepers.”- Backyard and Outdoor Living Magazine “A well-illustrated hardback with more than 350 photos. A good mix of the entertaining and the technical, it includes excellent tips on creating bee-friendly gardens.” - Better Homes and Gardens “…a comprehensive manual that includes material not available in other Australian, North American or European books.”- American Bee Journal “This manual can help apiarists avoid the pitfalls and understand the process, and is perfect for the novice through to the lifelong beekeeper.” - Sanctuary Magazine “With years of experience and expertise…Robert Owen shares his knowledge on how to get started, bee-friendly gardens and so much more.” - Home Ideas Magazine
"""...a comprehensive manual that includes material not available in other Australian, North American or European books.""- American Bee Journal ""Accessible and detailed, The Australian Beekeeping Manual is a comprehensive reference tool for amateur and experienced beekeepers.""- Backyard and Outdoor Living Magazine ""With years of experience and expertise...Robert Owen shares his knowledge on how to get started, bee-friendly gardens and so much more."" - Home Ideas Magazine ""This manual can help apiarists avoid the pitfalls and understand the process, and is perfect for the novice through to the lifelong beekeeper."" - Sanctuary Magazine ""A well-illustrated hardback with more than 350 photos. A good mix of the entertaining and the technical, it includes excellent tips on creating bee-friendly gardens."" - Better Homes and Gardens"
Author Information
Robert Owen was for many years the owner of Bob’s Beekeeping Supplies, before selling the business in order to pursue related interests. Currently he is completing a PhD in honey bee diseases, while working as an aid agency volunteer teaching beekeeping, queen rearing and honey processing.
