The Bbka Guide to Beekeeping - 3rd Edition by Ivor Davis & Roger Cullum-Kenyon (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

A fully updated third edition of this clear and comprehensive guide to beekeeping, with new content and photographs.

The bestselling BBKA Guide to Beekeeping is the definitive reference for beekeepers of all levels of experience. The number of people interested and active in keeping bees at an amateur level has continued to increase in both rural and urban areas. This guide, the only one to be endorsed by the BBKA, provides an authoritative text along with new photographs and helpful illustrations.

The book introduces the reader to beekeeping, including such areas as the workings of the colony, the structure of a hive, how to acquire bees and keep them healthy, and what happens in each month in a beekeeping year. Each chapter is accompanied by anecdotes, answers to frequently asked questions and fascinating facts about bees and honey.

The third edition provides up-to-date information on the rise of Asian hornets and Varroa. With an updated design and beautiful new photos, this is an essential resource for anyone with an interest in keeping bees.

About the Author

Ivor Davis is a past president of the British Beekeepers Association, a Master Beekeeper and one of the few people to hold a National Diploma in Beekeeping.

Roger Cullum-Kenyon has been a beekeeper for more than 30 years.