First Lessons in Beekeeping
Language: English
Published by Dadant & Sons, Hamilton, Illinois, 2007
- Softcover
- Used
Seller: The Archives, Manassas, VA, U.S.A.The Archives
AbeBooks seller since December 10, 2024
Association member: ESA
Condition: Used - Fine
US$ 18.95
Quantity: 1 available
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Keith S. Delaplane, First Lessons in Beekeeping (Hamilton, IL: Dadant & Sons, 2007; trade paperback, 166 pp; original Dadant classic 1917 fully updated). Condition: Fine, bright, clean, unmarked; spine uncreased; no dust jacket as issued (pictorial wraps Fine). Clear, beginner-friendly introduction to modern beekeeping from a leading entomologist, revising the century-old Dadant manual: bee biology and behavior; equipment and setup (Langstroth hive components, tools, protective gear); installing packages and nucs; seasonal management; honey/pollen/comb handling; swarms and requeening; pests and diseases (incl. Varroa/AFB basics); safety, regulations, and glossary. Well illustrated and practical for backyard and sideline beekeepers.
Seller Inventory # NF.DEL.2007.1
Bibliographic details
- Title
- First Lessons in Beekeeping
- Author
- Keith S. Delaplane
- Publisher
- Dadant & Sons, Hamilton, Illinois
- Publication year
- 2007
- Condition
- Fine
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- Seller catalogs
- Educational, Nature, Non-Fiction
The Archives
Manassas, VA, U.S.A.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 2 to 5 business days | 1 to 2 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 6.00 | US$ 26.00 |
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Store description
A thoughtfully curated collection of unique and vintage literature. Small business in Historic Manassas, Virginia.
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Used/Vintage BooksAssociation member
Seller's business information
The Archives
VA, U.S.A.
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