The Beekeeper's Handbook

Excellent, fact filled book with lots of information on bee biology and beekeeping in general. Great as a resource book, especially for the beginning beekeeper. Even though it's fact filled, and a bit technical, it's easy to read. I'd recommend it to anyone who is a beginning beekeeper as well as a resource for the more advanced to expert beekeeper as it's filled with information. You can learn or brush up on your knowledge while reading this excellent beekeeping book.

This book is now in its 4th edition. That certainly tells you that it contains the essential information not only for beginning beekeepers but for all beekeepers. The diagrams are excellent and enhance the explanations in the text so that beekeepers not only read the information but see what they need to do. It is a book that all beekeepers will use for ready reference. It will be an excellent choice of textbook for bee courses on all levels. Those who have previous editions in their bee book collections will welcome the most current information in this 4th edition. I highly recommend this book to all beekeepers.

Excellent study for new-bees and veterans alike, written in common English and easy to understand. Each section is well illustrated with color photos. I studied this book when I checked out a copy from the NEOBA Club library last year, and found myself referring back to it on my hive construction projects. I just had to have my own copy to refer to so I could write in the margins and doodle my thoughts inside. One of these days this book will become a treasured heirloom. Get one of your own.

For conventional (Langstroth, and using treatments) beekeeping, this has got to be the most comprehensive modern book out there. There are many informative charts, tables, and illustrations, and plenty of information on bee biology that they don't always get to in beginner beekeeping classes. There is also information on how to remedy problems with laying workers, queenlessness, and other physical issues that may come up. That said, it's not for the strictly organic beekeeper. There is little to no information on organic practices, which is why it only gets 4 stars. The authors talk mostly about chemical treatments for mites and diseases, which many are beginning to feel has created resistance in the very things the treatments are supposed to cure. A well-organized book, and I'd keep it for it's biological information.

This is a great book that has loads of content. Anyone from a beginner to an expert can pick this book up and learn. I'm just a beginner or a hobbyist as they are called and yet this book isn't anything over my head nor is it hard to read. It covers all topics under the bee (a little humor). This will be an invaluable reference guide for me in my beekeeping endeavors.

Good information.

This is the book to get if you want to be a beekeeper. It is a comprehensive guide to beekeeping. I highly recommend it. Very thorough and thoughtful information. I keep this on hand just in case I need a reference. The ultimate handbook.

This book goes way above what I thought it would! After reading all I could about raising bees online I felt very dissatisfied with what I had learned. I've read about a quarter of this book so far and it has blown me away with information! I especially love all the diagrams that show step by step instructions on how to do things like preparing bees for harvesting honey. It also goes very in depth about bees themselves and their diseases and treatments. I am extremely satisfied with this product and definately reccomend! For those interested, this book is on the State of Texas Agrilife website and suggested reading material for beekeeping.

El mejor libro que jamás haya leído sobre abejas, muy técnico y práctico para Apicultores amateur y profesionales!!!

Worth to have that book, it consists everything you need to know. 5 stars for it.

pues acabo de recordar que compre este libro. Y me puesto a leerlo y e la bomba. Muy recomendado y por le precio que me costo, mejor aun.

This is a very good book, very complete information, I recommend it to any begginer, i Loved it. me encantó el libro, muy buena informacion y completa. Bastante recomendable,

this is a very informative book, it will give you all the explanation you will need all about bees, it is one of the best books I have read and the price is well worth it, I have spent $70 on a book that does not compare, if you are starting out buy this book