AFB, EFB, Chalk-brood, Sac-brood & other diseases. Also, Wasps, Asian Hornet, Mice, Small Hive Beetle and other pests.

Honey extraction and other processes. How to collect and use wax, pollen, propolis.

Pros and cons of several common hive types and equipment commonly used in beekeeping. Smoker use.

Find out about the Varroa mite, its effect on colonies, monitoring for mite levels and treatments.

How to select and organise an apiary site. Information on forage by month and how to improve forage.

Development, castes, mating, physiology. Robbing, defence, worker duties and behaviour.

How to do a hive inspection and what to do with your bees each month.

Strengthen a colony; swarm behaviour, winter and spring management and queen rearing.

Describes mild to severe reactions and how to treat.