AUSTRALIAN FAUNA
A basic guide to some of the skills and practices of bee production. Easy to follow for those new to bee keeping, this book contains step-by-step instructions, diagrams and full-colour pictures. Includes how to maintain hives, use a bee smoker, catch a swarm, remove and extract honey, health and pests in the hive, buying equipment, and working safely with bees.
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Introduction
General safety precautions
Quality Assurance
Select bee site
Assemble and maintain a hive
Obtaining bees
Light and extinguish a bee smoker
Open, inspect and close a hive
Move a hive
Seasonal management
Catch a swarm
Requeen
Identify flora for honey production
Judging field conditions
Remove honey
Extract honey
Legal considerations for an apiary
Health problems and pests in the hive
Reducing swarming behaviour
Buying second-hand hives and equipment
Industry structure and contacts
Background knowledge
Glossary
Safe work method statements
Check your skill