Backyard Beekeeper Book

The Backyard Beekeeper, now in its 4th edition, makes beekeeping an accessible backyard pastime for urban and rural keepers of all skill levels. Written by Bee Culture editor Kim Flottum, it goes beyond the basics with practical, mostly nontoxic guidance for keeping colonies healthy and productive.

At a glance

• Edition: 4th edition
• Author: Kim Flottum, editor of Bee Culture
• Audience: Beginner to experienced, urban and rural beekeepers
• Covers: Setting up colonies, hive placement, swarm control, and top bar hives
• Also includes: Harvesting honey, pest management, and bee problems and treatments

Best for

• New beekeepers setting up a first colony
• Urban beekeepers managing bees in town
• Keepers wanting nontoxic care methods
• A well-rounded reference and a good gift

How to use

Use the handbook as a season-long reference, from choosing a hive location and managing swarms to harvesting honey and treating common bee problems. The 4th edition adds guidance for urban bees, proper smoker use, and better pest management.

About Foxhound Bee Company

Foxhound Bee Company is a beekeeping supplier offering hives, frames, tools, equipment, and educational books for beekeepers at every level.