The Backyard Beekeeper by Kim Flottum

Enjoy the time-honored tradition of beekeeping in your own backyard or urban rooftop with this accessible resource for beekeepers of all skill levels, now in its 5th edition.
More than a guide to beekeeping, The Backyard Beekeeper features expert advice for: [*] Setting up and caring for your own colonies
[*] Selecting the best location to place your new bee colonies for their safety and yours
[*] The most practical and nontoxic ways to care for your bees
[*] Swarm control
[*] Using top bar hives
[*] Harvesting the products of a beehive and collecting and using honey
[*] Bee problems and treatments

New in this edition: [*] Natural beekeeping techniques like insulating hives for the winter to mimic the advantages of bee homes in the wild
[*] Important new treatments for and updated info on the battle with Varroa mites
[*] How to deal with the new antibiotic recommendations for American foulbrood
[*] Introduction to new recordkeeping technology to consider

In addition to content updates to reflect the most recent research and technology in beekeeping, the book features a new design with larger, easier-to-read text, many new photos, and a more easily navigable structure.
With this complete reference and the expert advice of Bee Culture editor emeritus Kim Flottum, your bees will be healthy, happy, and more productive.