Beekeeping for Dummies (For Dummies (Pets))

Really good basic, but through intro book about beekeeping. I wasn't expecting much from a "for dummies" book but I'm happily eating my words.I'm researching everything I need to know about starting and caring for a hive for work. We run an organic farm and I ordered this and 3 other beekeeping books. I started with The Backyard Beekeeper, but left it at home so cracked this one the other day at work. It's so easy to read and written in a way that makes me want to keep reading. I finished it in less than 24hours. I feel like I have a good foundation to jump from, and the other books will be easier to read now that I'm familiar with the subject.Information is presented clearly. Standard practice as well as the author's personal suggestions, but always reminding the reader that learning the traditional methods is important yet we'll develop our own styles as time goes on. Pick what works best for us.

This book was recommended by my local bee association, and I can see why. The book has everything a beginner would need to know. Great pictures, very descriptive. Anyone looking to get started in beekeeping should read this book.

This book (the 2015 edition) is very informative for the new or aspiring beekeeper. (that would be me) I attended several all day workshops locally on beekeeping and both instructors highly recommended this book. Both are beekeepers with over 50 hives each. As to some of the negative comments, both instructors and several local beekeepers warmed me that beekeepers can be very opinionated as to the one and only true and righteous way to keep bees. (their particular way of course is the way) That seems to be the thread in some of the negative comments here. My suggestion is to use this as one more source of information to make your informed decisions.

Great book. Warning to those who read.. you will be buying beekeeping equipment and bees! After reading it, I was confident enough to join a local beekeeping club/association, take a class or two, and buy equipment and order bees. Can't wait to start my new hobby (come on May!). Well written, great advice, very good illustrations. Highly recommend if you have ever been interested in beekeeping (or making Mead!)

I knew I need bees for the pollination of my apples and blue berries but I knew very about bee keeping until I read this book. I would highly recommend this book for anyone interesting in bees. I found it well organized and easy to read even for someone like me who knew almost nothing about bee keeping. Reading this book saved me money from not buying cheap used equipment and has helped me not to make a lot of mistakes. I thought it was excellent book to prepare someone like me who has no back ground in bee keeping.

I'm new to beekeeping and, in fact, have not even received anything to get started with yet. I bought another beginner's book before this one and it was a bit too basic. However, I'm a bit "old school" and would rather have a physical book than to continue going online to find all the information I needed...it's just in too many places to keep track.I've had a few Dummies books over the years and had seen this one mentioned by several individuals and groups online, so I bought it. It's a great reference. There are many specifics to beekeeping like species, locales, hive types, etc. and this one includes at least a little about a lot of that to keep into consideration. It does stick to their recommendation for absolute beginners though and so most of the information in it that focus realm.I've learned quite a lot from the book and it prompted me to not wait anymore to start purchasing certain items so that I'm ready for my May bee nuc. I can see this book as a great "go-to" reference when I have concerns or questions going forward, with no issue. I still have a ton to learn, but I think anyone starting out in beekeeping needs this book.

When I started reading this book I had absolutely no knowledge about beekeeping what so ever. After reading it and doing a little more research, I was able to feel more confident about buying a hive and setting it up. The author does a very good job of comparing all of the hive types and explaining the pros and cons of each one. Even though the book mainly covers the Langstroth hive, it gives plenty of information and tips on other hives and styles of beekeeping. I refer back to this book whenever I need to refresh my memory on how to do things. This book covers all aspects of beekeeping and if this is something you are thinking of doing, I highly recommend it. Looking on the internet intimidated me to the point that I almost didn't even try to do it. This book helped to break it down and make it a little less confusing. There is a lot of contradicting information out there, so start here so you have a little better understanding from an expert.

This book was fantastic. I read it cover to cover and I retained a lot of very important information about behavior, identification of the different types of bees within the hive and the chores that they perform, general care, etc. I know I will need to refer back to the book for pest control prevention and treatment when the time comes. It was one of those very few books that I've read that I didn't have to reread a paragraph because I zoned out. It kept my interest all the way through and I learned so much about beekeeping and the do's and don't's of it. I feel very confident that I'll be successful in my new hobby of beekeeping. My beehives came the other day and I'm putting them together. My bees will be here in 3 short weeks and I know that I will have a smooth start thanks to this book.

Great book for quick reference and easy to find the bit I need. Hoping to get my bees this year and this one will be on hand pretty constantly.

Might get into this in the future... just checking it out

Great book

too much Tec in need more of photos and and less waffling on

Great book, takes you through the bare bones to the more complex sections in plain English.