This trusted handbook is a must-have for novice and seasoned beekeepers alike.

With the help of this go-to reference, you'll learn how to:

*Properly house your bees in all seasons

*Manage your colony's nutrition

*Mantain an effective pollination schedule

*Prevent and treat mites and diseases

*Capture a swarm

*Harvest and store your honey crop

Now totally redesigned and featuring color photos and graphics, the second edition also includes up-to-date information on honey bee health.