On 21/4/95 Glenn McLeoad wrote:
 
>I have kept a small number of colonies (up to 30) for the last 15 years and
>am going to Zambia for 2 years next October. I would like to try my hand at
>keeping Afrian bees and need some information.
>
>I have heard that there is "top bar hive" that has been used in Kenya. Does
>any one have a reference to construction details?
>
>Any information or advice on keeping bees in Africa would be much appreciated.
>
>TIA Glenn
>
 
A very important source of information is the journal "Beekeeping &
Development".  The last issue (Dec 1994 #33) had v useful articles by Marty
Hardison on queen rearing in top bar hives in New Mexico and on top bar
basket hives in the Gambia by Ole Hertz.  The Bees for Development booklist
also lists several titles specifically on African Beekeeping.
 
I mentioned this journal in a previous mailing but, for those that didn't
see it, full information is available from the Editor, Dr Nicola Bradbear.
Address: Bees For development, Troy, Monmouth, NP5 4AB United Kingdom.  Her
e-mail address is [log in to unmask] Fax +44 (0)1600 716167.
Subscription rates are GBP16.00 or USD35.00.  All income is used to provide
information for beekeepers in developing countries.
 
Cheers Max
 
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