Books on Beekeeping
There are many books and publications available on the subject of beekeeping – we have a few titles in our library which you are more than welcome to borrow. Many of these books are available from "Northern Bee Books" :-
David Cushman, Scout Bottom Farm, Mytholmroyd,
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 5JS.
Tel: 01422 882751, Fax: 01422 886157
Email: sales@beedata.com, www.beedata.com/beebooks.htm
If you are interested in borrowing any beekeeping books or pamphlets, let Monica Coates know which titles you are keen on and she will bring them to the next monthly meeting.
Available Books
- “The Complete Guide to Beekeeping” - Jeremy Evans
- “Beekeeping: A Seasonal Guide” - Ron Brown
- “Honey Farming” - Rob Manley
- “The Hive and the Honey Bee” - A Dadant Publication
- “Guide to Bees and Honey” - Ted Hooper
- “Practical Beekeeping” - Clive de Bryun
- “Swarming. Its Control and Prevention” - L.E. Snelgrove
- “Better Beginnings for Beekeepers” - Adrian Waring
Leaflets and pamphlets
- Advice for Beginners (BBA)
- First Steps in Beekeeping (BBA Advisory leaflet)
- Bees and neighbours (BBA Advisory leaflet)
- Honey (BBA Advisory leaflet no.9)
- Protection of Bees in the Garden (BBA Advisory leaflet)
- Maintaining Beekeeping Records (BBA Advisory leaflet)
- Bee Stings (BBA Advisory leaflet no.52)
- Swarm Control (BBA Advisory leaflet no. B3)
- Collecting a Swarm (BBA Advisory leaflet no. 4)
- Managing Varroa (MAFF)
- The Small Hive Beetle (DEFRA)
- Foul Brood Disease of Honey Bees: Recognition and Control (MAFF)
- Easy Recipes using Honey (BBA school pack)
There is also the monthly beekeeping magazine BeeCraft, a colourful magazine with articles of current interest to all beekeepers, the hobbyist, commercial or semi-commercial.
Visit the website at www.bee-craft.com
If you have an interest in bees and beekeeping, why not find out about the benefits of becoming a member of the SRBA.
