Bee Hives

From the hollow space in a tree to the modern hive in beekeeping, this book explains the most common hive systems in terms of their construction and operation after a brief overview of the historical development of bee habitats. Detailed descriptions and numerous illustrations will help you find the optimal system for your situation, depending on your bee species, early or late foraging, whether you are a hobbyist or a professional beekeeper. Experienced master beekeeper Franz Lampeitl focuses primarily on accommodating the natural processes and characteristics of bees as much as possible.