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The apiary; or, bees, bee-hives, and bee culture [1865] / Being a familiar account of the habits of bees, and the most improved methods of management, with full directions, adapted for the cottager, farmer, or scientific apiarian cover

The apiary; or, bees, bee-hives, and bee culture [1865] / Being a familiar account of the habits of bees, and the most improved methods of management, with full directions, adapted for the cottager, farmer, or scientific apiarian

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A practical manual combining natural history of hive inhabitants and clear explanations of brood, swarming, and colony behavior with an extensive survey of contemporary hive designs and apiary apparatus. It offers step-by-step guidance for using bar-and-frame and single-box hives, techniques for managing swarms, feeding, transferring stock, extracting honey, and treating stings and pests, emphasizing humane, productivity-enhancing methods. Additional sections cover apiary layout, tools and feeders, forage considerations and varied bee strains, and close with testimonials and general remarks, all aimed at enabling beginners and experienced apiarists to adopt modern, hands-on management practices.

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Title: The apiary; or, bees, bee-hives, and bee culture [1865]

Author: Alfred Neighbor

Release date: June 9, 2022 [eBook #68269]
Most recently updated: October 18, 2024

Language: English

Original publication: United Kingdom: Kent and Company, 1865

Credits: Tom Cosmas compiled from materials made available at The Internet Archive and placed in the Public Domain.

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THE APIARY
OR,
BEES, BEE-HIVES
AND
BEE CULTURE.