Solving Bee Behavior Problems
The Beekeeper's Problem Solver (Quarry Books, 2015), by James E. Tew, presents 100 common problems faced by beekeepers and offers practical solutions in clear and simple terms. Each key area, from hive management and equipment to diseases and honey production, is tackled in depth with photographs, tips, and useful insights from an experienced beekeeper.
It is easy for the beekeeper to grow to see the bee colony as a domesticated animal, one requiring dedicated management and care.
Over the years, beehive equipment and management procedures have evolved that show the honeybee in an unnaturally tamed light. In fact, the bee has another natural life that many beekeeper management techniques have unintentionally suppressed.
In reality, the honeybee continues to adapt to the demands made by the beekeeper and the equipment used by typical beekeepers. But withstanding this pressure,
