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First Lessons in Beekeeping Paperback – September 1, 2007

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First Lessons in Beekeeping introduces the prospective beekeeper to the basics of beekeeping through easy-to-understand text and numerous color photos on honey bee biology, beekeeping equipment, management, honey production and processing, as well as disease diagnosis and treatment. In the preface to this book, author Keith Delaplane says of his first book on beekeeping, "Its pages opened to me a golden world of honey bees and beekeeping and guided my stumbling steps that first spring season. My story is but one of thousands who have passed through the door opened by Dadant's little book."
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    166 pages
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    Dadant & Sons
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    September 1, 2007
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    5.75 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0915698129
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0915698127
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Keith S. Delaplane is Professor of Entomology and head of honey bee research and extension lab at the University of Georgia. He has a long association with honey bees, beginning when his father bought him a beginner's kit when he was 13. Dr. Delaplane has authored, co-authored, or edited over 200 publications, including four books, one public television series, and over 30 original research articles. He is a recipient of the Exceptional Service award by the Apiary Inspectors of America; James I. Hambleton Award for Research by the Eastern Apicultural Society; and the D.W. Brooks and Walter B. Hill Awards for Service by the University of Georgia.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dadant & Sons; Updated 2007 edition (September 1, 2007)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 166 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0915698129
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0915698127
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.75 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book packed with information and easy to read and understand. They appreciate the simple, straightforward explanations that any lay person could understand. Readers describe the content as a good primer on beekeeping, with a focus on Langstroth hives.

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Customers find the book's information content great, especially for beginners. They say it's well-organized and a joy to read. Readers also mention the book is a good primer and thorough.

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Customers find the book easy to read and understand. They appreciate the simple, straightforward explanations that any lay person could understand. Readers also mention the book is user-friendly and has some highlighted paragraphs.

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Customers find the book content great for beginning beekeepers. They say it's a good primer on beekeeping, with a focus on Langstroth hives. Readers appreciate the good illustrations and basic information.

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Mike McKinney
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Great book packs a lot of info, especially for beginners.
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Chasity Tompkins
5.0 out of 5 stars Ag Class
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This book is on our references list for our state invitational. My students find it easy to read.
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David Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars Great beginner beekeeping manual
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2023
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Concise and very informative
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Loved the book , just what I needed. Although Amazon was 2 days late with delivery!
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Qvox
4.0 out of 5 stars Good first book for the new aspiring beekeeper to read before he gets his first hive.
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2018
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It's an easy one day read. Good illustrations, and basic information for anyone who wants to get started in beekeeping.

However, if you've been beekeeping on your own, or with a mentor, I'm not sure it's going to provide you any information you probably don't already know. Still, it's a good first book to start your journey.
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Mary Ellen Goldberg
5.0 out of 5 stars Love book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2024
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Loving this book!
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John H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book. Recommended for Bee Keepers.
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2020
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Excellent book for not only beginning Bee Keeper but is good review for experienced Keepers. I occasionally go back through mine and find more information I over looked before. This review is on book I ordered for new Bee Keeper. I told him to read book and it would answer many questions he had about raising bees. I highly recommend getting this book.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2023
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The books were as described. Shipment was prompt with appropriate shipping package.
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Elizabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars Happy!!
Reviewed in Canada on July 18, 2020
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The product was exactly as described. I am a happy customer.
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Lori Alder
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
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Tons of good tips!
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