Increase Essentials Book

Increase Essentials by Dr. Lawrence Connor is a practical guide to making new bee colonies and using nucleus colonies as a management tool. Part of the respected Bee Essentials series, this second edition covers sustainable colony growth, local queen use, and building a more resilient apiary.

At a glance

• Type: Beekeeping book on colony increase and nuc management
• Author: Dr. Lawrence Connor
• Edition: Updated second edition with full-color photos and diagrams
• Length: 176 pages
• ISBN-10: 1878075357
• ISBN-13: 978-1878075352

Best for

• Beekeepers expanding their operation
• Using nucs for varroa management and backup queens
• Introductory beekeeping courses and students
• Anyone focused on local, well-adapted bees

How to use

Read it as a step-by-step guide to creating new colonies and managing nucleus colonies, then return to it as a reference when planning splits, replacing failing queens, or supporting winter survival.

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