{"product_id":"abcs-of-beekeeping","title":"ABC's of Beekeeping","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you a new or more experienced beekeeper?\u003c\/strong\u003e Then this is the book for you — packed with 56 years of beekeeping skills and knowledge. It contains loads of tips and, most importantly, tells you what, when and how to do it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArthur Garske has over 56 years of beekeeping experience as a hobbyist, sideliner, honey exhibitor and honey judge at clubs and the Royal Sydney Agricultural Show. His greatest passion has always been sharing the knowledge and expertise he has gleaned from learned professional beekeepers and his own trial and error in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndorsement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is very clear on how to adapt best management practices based on the author's experiences over many years, and gives plenty of tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBruce White, Retired Technical Specialist, NSW DPI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a journey of practical beekeeping skills and the people Arthur has interacted with throughout his career. Unlike other bee books, it combines technical information with clear guidance on what to do, how to do it and when to do it. Stories of learning, observation and hands-on apprenticeship are woven throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeekeeping in the hot dry interior of New South Wales presents unique challenges. These are discussed openly, along with the solutions — because working in that environment meant becoming a student of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are just starting out or looking to expand your operation, the book covers what a new beekeeper needs to know before they begin, as well as hints and tips to help more experienced keepers work more efficiently and manage more hives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chapter on biosecurity and code of practice covers what all Australian beekeepers are legally required to know. And since Varroa has become endemic in Australia, there is also a dedicated chapter on Varroa management and treatment methods — something no other Australian beekeeping book currently includes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterspersed between chapters are short stories titled Unexpected Happenings — real events from Arthur's trips to his hives, located over 600 km from his suburban home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 — Starting in Beekeeping, Protective Equipment, Helpful Hints, American Foul Brood, Rules \u0026amp; Regulations, Biosecurity, Workplace Safety \u0026amp; Risks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 — Hive Beetle, Beekeeper's Calendar, The Life of Bees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnexpected Happenings: With a New Chum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 — Bee Boxes \u0026amp; Hives, Bee Frames, Using a Wiring Board, Getting Straight Foundation, Embedding Wires, Refurbishing Old Frames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnexpected Happenings: The Causeway Crossing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 — Keeping a Diary, Location of Hives, Migration of Hives, Feeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnexpected Happenings: The Planned Hive Movement to a New Site\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 — Year-Round Hive Management, Lighting a Bee Smoker, Using a Hive Tool, Opening and Reassembling a Hive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 — Reasons for Swarming, Swarm Prevention, Collecting a Swarm, Swarming Season Tips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 — Nucleus Hives in Autumn \u0026amp; Spring, When to Open Hives, When to Add Supers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnexpected Happenings: The New Trailer's Trip to the Outback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 8 — Robbing the Hive, Super Clearing Board, When to Extract, Extraction Tips, Honey Extraction, About Nectar \u0026amp; Honey, Preventing Candying\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnexpected Happenings: The Flying Red Roo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 9 — What to Do in Spring, Summer, Autumn \u0026amp; Winter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnexpected Happenings: The Breeder Queen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 10 — Breeding Queen Bees\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnexpected Happenings: The Big Honey Flow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 11 — Working Bees in the Central West, Tips for Country Beekeepers, Problems Working Bees in the Country\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnexpected Happenings: Plan to Defray Costs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 12 — Cues and Clues of the Beehive, Living with Varroa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChapter 13 — Beekeeping is Anything but an Exact Science, Hive Management of Brood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnexpected Happenings: The Ginger Tom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/strong\u003e · Glossary · Image Credits · Australia's DPI Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beekeeping Gear","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42282487677013,"sku":null,"price":74.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/5029\/9477\/files\/IMG-20260326-WA0000.jpg?v=1774497924","url":"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/en-nz\/products\/abcs-of-beekeeping","provider":"Beekeeping Gear","version":"1.0","type":"link"}