Building Beehives For Dummies

Building Beehives For Dummies (9781119544388) was previously published as Building Beehives For Dummies (9781118312940). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

The easy way to build your own beehives and beekeeping equipment

Building Beehives For Dummies is the follow-up book to the bestselling Beekeeping For Dummies. It provides everything you need to learn how to build some of the world's most popular hives and beekeeping accessories. For each design the book includes a detailed materials list (what lumber, hardware and fasteners you'll need), step-by-step building instructions, and illustrative drawings that show how the components all fit together. There are over a dozen plans in all, including the traditional Langstroth hive, the eight frame garden hive, designs for elevated hive stands, the Warre hive, screened bottom board, the Kenya top-bar hive, four-frame observation hive, hive top feeders, and more. The book contains introductory chapters that teach you the basic carpentry skills necessary to build any of the plans in the book.

Whether you are a new beekeeper or a seasoned ol'timer, Building Beehives for Dummies provides you with the information you need to plan and succeed at building beehives (and other cool accessories). You'll discover what type of hive to build, hints on how to maintain your equipment, what bees need to stay happy and healthy, where to locate your hive, and much more.

• Covers "bee space," the critical technical measurement within a beehive that's crucial for easy inspection of your colonies

• Offers guidance on keeping both urban and suburban neighbors happy, getting proper permissions, and understanding regional laws and regulations

• Provides creative ideas for dressing up hives for fun and profit

In today's world of self-sufficiency, back-to-basics and sustainability, building beehives is a fun hobby that both you and your bees will appreciate and benefit from.

Auteur

Howland Blackiston has been a backyard beekeeper since 1984. He's appeared on dozens of television and radio programs, and he's a business professional who turned his passion into a thriving business. He also served as President of Connecticut's Back Yard Beekeepers Association, one of the nation's largest regional clubs for the hobbyist beekeeper.

Texte du rabat

• Customize popular hive plans to suit you and your bees
• Select the right tools and materials for your build

• Construct valuable hive accessories Want to build your own beehives? Easy. Whether you're a new beekeeper or a seasoned ol' timer, Building Beehives For Dummies provides the information you need to successfully plan and build your own beehives and cool beehive accessories. This friendly guide not only gives you complete and customizable beehive plans, it shares easy-to-follow illustrated instructions that take the sting out of completing the assembly process. Discover what type of hive to build, how to maintain your equipment, what bees need to stay happy and healthy, and much more. Inside...

• The anatomy of a beehive
• Legal concerns for your hive
• Important beehive features
• The scoop on basic carpentry skills
• Tips for safely using woodworking equipment
• Clear cut lists for every design

Résumé
Building Beehives For Dummies (9781119544388) was previously published as Building Beehives For Dummies (9781118312940). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

The easy way to build your own beehives and beekeeping equipment

Building Beehives For Dummies is the follow-up book to the bestselling Beekeeping For Dummies. It provides everything you need to learn how to build some of the world's most popular hives and beekeeping accessories. For each design the book includes a detailed materials list (what lumber, hardware and fasteners you'll need), step-by-step building instructions, and illustrative drawings that show how the components all fit together. There are over a dozen plans in all, including the traditional Langstroth hive, the eight frame garden hive, designs for elevated hive stands, the Warre hive, screened bottom board, the Kenya top-bar hive, four-frame observation hive, hive top feeders, and more. The book contains introductory chapters that teach you the basic carpentry skills necessary to build any of the plans in the book.

Whether you are a new beekeeper or a seasoned ol'timer, Building Beehives for Dummies provides you with the information you need to plan and succeed at building beehives (and other cool accessories). You'll discover what type of hive to build, hints on how to maintain your equipment, what bees need to stay happy and healthy, where to locate your hive, and much more.

• Covers "bee space," the critical technical measurement within a beehive that's crucial for easy inspection of your colonies
• Offers guidance on keeping both urban and suburban neighbors happy, getting proper permissions, and understanding regional laws and regulations
• Provides creative ideas for dressing up hives for fun and profit
  In today's world of self-sufficiency, back-to-basics and sustainability, building beehives is a fun hobby that both you and your bees will appreciate and benefit from.

Contenu

Introduction 1

About This Book 1

Conventions Used in This Book 2

What You're Not to Read 3

Foolish Assumptions 3

How This Book Is Organized 3

Part 1: The Buzz on Beehives 4

Part 2: The World's Most Popular Beehive Designs 4

Part 3: Sweet Beehive Accessories 4

Part 4: The Part of Tens 5

Icons Used in This Book 5

Beyond the Book 5

Where to Go from Here 6

Part 1: The Buzz on Beehives 7

Chapter 1: Getting Sweet on Building Your Own Beehives 9

Bee-ing in the Know about Bees 10

Honeybees' most important job: Pollination 10

The products of the honeybee 11

The main players in a beehive 12

Appreciating the Benefits of Building a Beehive Rather than Buying One 14

Have fun and feel self-satisfaction 14

Enhance your commitment to beekeeping, and better understand your bees' home 14

Modify designs to better meet your needs 14

Enjoy better quality than store-bought kits 15

Go green and recycle 15

Make building a family affair 15

Sell your handiwork 15

Making Plans for Your Own Beehive 15

Setting Up Your Workshop 16

Assembling Tools and Materials 16

Getting a Handle on Carpentry Skills 17

Constructing Hives and Accessories 17

Chapter 2: Comb Sweet Comb: Beehive Basics 21

Knowing What Bees Need in a Hive 21

Shelter and safety 21

The ability to expand 22

Dry and well-ventilated conditions 22

A nearby source of water 22

Understanding the Anatomy of a Beehive 23

Elevated hive stand 24

Bottom board 25

Entrance reducer 25

Deep hive bodies 25

Honey super 25

Frames 26

Inner cover 27

Outer cover 27

Looking at Locale 28

Following regional laws and requirements 28

Bee-ing sweet to your neighbors 28

Picking the perfect location 29

Making a Beeline to the Hive That's Best for Your Needs 31

A hive for learning and teaching 32

Hives for pollinating your garden 32

A hive for harvesting honey 32

Hives to match your building skills 32

Hives for selling 33

A handy table to help you decide the hive to build 33

Chapter 3: Gathering Basic Tools and Materials 35

Bee-ing Safe Before You Begin 35

Protecting yourself with safety gear 36

Following safety practices 38

Oops! Planning for emergencies 38

Talking about Tools 39

A few essential hand tools 39

The right saws and bla…