{"product_id":"honey-bee-biology-and-beekeeping-book","title":"Honey Bee Biology and Beekeeping Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst released in 1999, \u003cem\u003eHoney Bee Biology and Beekeeping\u003c\/em\u003e is widely recognized as a major textbook of apiculture, used by universities, bee clubs, and instructors worldwide. This third edition (2022 update) has been revised and expanded to 480 pages, reflecting current knowledge in both bee biology and practical beekeeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book concentrates on the \"why,\" \"how,\" and \"when\" of beekeeping — explaining biological principles in a way that's accessible without a deep scientific background, while still offering the depth serious students of apiculture want. Each of the 23 chapters includes a \"Concepts\" summary box and closes with discussion questions, exercises, and cited references, making it a useful structured learning tool as well as a reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Covered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection 1 — Bee Biology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Introduction, Sociality, Anatomy and Physiology, Pheromones and Dance Language, The Bees' Nest, Queens, Bee Botany, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSection 2 — Beekeeping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Getting Started, Management Basics, Seasonal Management (Fall, Winter, Spring), Honey Production and Products, Queen and Drone Rearing, Nucleus Colonies, Pollination, Bee Mites, and Diseases and Pests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book closes with a comprehensive glossary and index for ongoing reference in your apiary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3rd Edition (2022)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChapters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beginner-beekeeping-books\"\u003eBeginner Beekeeping Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/beekeeping-books\"\u003eBeekeeping Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49054183555227,"sku":"Honeybee Bio BK","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/5103\/6827\/files\/Honey_Bee_Biology.png?v=1784702714","url":"https:\/\/0spfvf-gz.myshopify.com\/products\/honey-bee-biology-and-beekeeping-book","provider":"Sarah's Newest Trends","version":"1.0","type":"link"}