> My favourite beginning bee book is Sammataro, D. and Avitabile,
> A. (1986) The beekeeper's handbook. 2nd ed. Dexter, MI, USA;
> Peach Mountain Press. 132 pp.
>
> Very clear, easy to follow, with excellent diagrams, including
> ones showing the basic hive manipulations which beginners often
> want to know about and find very confusing.  The internal and
> external anatomy diagrams also make excellent overheads for use
> in beekeeping courses.
 
I use this book more than any other helping bee people
with their questions.
Adam
 
 
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