niche! pages on bees
Honey Bee Facts	Interesting trivia and facts about domestic honey bees.
Honey Bee FAQ's	Some Frequently Asked Questions about bees and beekeeping.
Me? A beekeeper?	How I got started with beekeeping as a hobby.
Starting a Hive	A little information on starting a hive from package bees.
B-keeping Glossary	An extensive glossary for beekeepers old and new alike.

on this page you'll also find...
Beekeeping Books	A few great books on bees and beekeeping, and my personal thoughts on them.
Beekeeping Links	Links to other quality web sites highlighting bees and beekeeping.

Beekeeping Books
book title	description
	The Hive and The Honey Bee by Dadant & Sons (along with A.I. Root's ABC and XYZ of Bee Culture) are considered among many beekeepers to be the definitive guides to bees and beekeeping. Included are detailed diagrams of bee anatomy and equipment, as well as management techniques to maintain the health and production of your hives.
	Keeping Bees by John Vivian is a great source of information for the both the novice and hobbyist beekeeper. This book is especially valuable for those interested in building their own equipment, from hives parts, solar wax melter, foundation press or even a box to "line" bees the old fashion way!
	The New Complete Guide to Beekeeping by Roger A. Morse is another great reference guide for beekeepers, and includes detailed information on bees, beekeeping, hive management and utilizing products from the hive. A chapter on Mead (honey wine) provides easy-to-follow instructions for the home winemaker.
	Beekeeping: A Practical Guide by Richard E. Bonney is geared for the beginning or novice beekeeper, as well as the more advanced, that wants to expand their knowledge in this fascinating field. I've heard the book is also used as a required text in many beginning beekeeping classes.
	A Book of Bees by Sue Hubbell, author of A Country Year. Sue writes in such a relaxed way you feel you're by her side whether she's out working with her bees, or talking to the locals in the rural Missouri Ozark countryside. A great "bedtime" book doubling as an introduction into the world of beekeeping.

Beekeeping Links
web site link	description
Dadant & Sons	Supplies, equipment and publishers of American Bee Journal magazine.
A.I. Root	Another giant in the industry, and publishers of Bee Culture magazine.
Brushy Mountain Bee Farm	Supplier of equipment, foundation and great wood-ware!
Western Bee Supplies	Another supplier of quality pine wood-ware, right out of Montana!
National Honey Board	News, announcements and reports from the honey industry on prices, trends, etc.
The ABF	Find more news and announcements at The American Bee Federation web site!
Beltsville Bee Lab	The Beltsville Bee Research Laboratory is one of the best sources for bee diseases, parasites and pest information.
APIS	Home of APIS Newsletter, University of Florida's web site is a great source for information!
B-Plus Newsletter	Michigan State University's B-Plus Newsletter has a lot of good info too!
TBA Journal	Texas Beekeeper's Association Journal (my start in beekeeping was in Texas).
Allen Dick: Alberta Beekeeping, ...	From Canada, Allen Dick highlights his commercial operation, and includes loads of information on bees, pollination, etc.!
P-O's Beekeeping Homepage	From Sweden, P-O Gustafsson has a great site on his beekeeping profession!
Midnite Bee	Wow! This site is a honey of a source for a wealth of information!
ApiServices	This multi-language international site has tons of information!
Beekeeper's Reference	Another source for more links on one of my favorite hobbies.

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