The Observant Beekeeper by Paul Honigmann

The Observant Beekeeper by Paul HonigmannWhat makes this textbook stand out from others is the concise clear explanations and reasons for carrying out procedures with the pros and cons for each considered. a new beekeeper could start from scratch using only this comprehensive manual. Ann Chilcott (The Beelistener) There are number of books out there covering in part, similar topics, but its hard to find one that packs so much information into a single volume. "The Observant Beekeeper"

What makes this textbook stand out from others is the concise clear explanations and reasons for carrying out procedures with the pros and cons for each considered. ...a new beekeeper could start from scratch using only this comprehensive manual. – Ann Chilcott (The Beelistener)

There are number of books out there covering in part, similar topics, but it’s hard to find one that packs so much information into a single volume.... "The Observant Beekeeper" promises to be an indispensable reference manual for years to come. – Simon Kellam (Natural Bee Keeping Trust)

Most of the contents of Honigmann's book are not contained in any of the others... His approach is based on direct observation rather than blindly accepting what you read in books. A very practical guide... devotes space to 'reading the bees' something that has become a lost art... Lots of references and footnotes... a very thought-provoking and important book. – Norman Carreck (The Beekeepers Quarterly)

• How can you inspect a hive without opening it?
• When you do open it, how do you interpret what you see?
• And how do unmanaged bees survive without our help?

Truly seeing and understanding what is happening in a bee colony is the core skill for all beekeepers. In this comprehensive book you will learn how to ‘read’ bees’ behaviour, interpret comb clues,