Textbooks

Friedrich Pohl's "1 x 1 of Beekeeping" is the standard work for beekeepers and is used and recommended in many beekeeping courses by clubs and associations.The well-founded guide offers beginners comprehensive information and, above all, clear instructions: starting with the biology of the honey bee the individual work steps on the beehive through to feeding, honey extraction and bee health. In view of the dwindling diversity of forage plants, migration with bees is also discussed.

Month by month made easy The bee year is short and every moment is important! This book is a companion through the bee year: It shows you how to handle your beehive month after month, treat the colonies correctly and keep your bees healthy. This monthly calendar is tailored to the biology of the bee, the rhythm of life of the bee colony and the specific location conditions. The methods described are simple, practical and current. They are based on forty years of experience.

Processing honey, pollen, wax &~ CoThe book provides comprehensive information about the extraction and processing of all bee products, their healing effects and their possible uses. With many recipes that even a non-beekeeper can implement with purchased raw materials!Honey and honey specialties (cream honey, mixtures with nuts or fruit creams)Propolis and its processing into cream, balm, solution and much moreBee pollen Bee breadRoyal jellyBeeswaxNatural cosmetics with bee products (oils, creams, shampoos ...)Honey liqueurs, vinegar and meadThe authorWolfgang Oberrisser teaches the beekeeping school Warth/Lower Austria.

Open and get started: Beekeeping step by step provides an easy introduction to the practice of beekeeping. Over 150 color photos and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions guarantee a delicious honey harvest even for beginners. Particularly clear: the sections on the life of bees and the work of the beekeeper are marked with their own icons. This means the reader can see at a glance which work is required and when. 128 pages

The children can also learn that bees communicate through dancing and how to protect themselves from painful wasp stings. A beekeeper explains how honey is made and what bees eat in winter. With numerous discovery panels - for a detailed look behind the scenes!

Beeswax is an extremely valuable raw material that can be used in a variety of ways. In combination with berry wax, carnauba wax or soy wax, the positive active ingredients of the waxes are combined, but they differ in their consistency, so that firmer or softer products are created depending on the mixing ratio. All of these waxes are an important raw material for countless cosmetic care products that can be made at home, such as: B. Lip care and lipsticks, perfume in solid form, beard wax, hair wax, massage bars, various balms, creams and ointments as well as facial toner. Even pouring soaps can be easily refined with beeswax. Dogs, four-legged friends who are plagued by salt and grit in winter, can also use beeswax to create a paw balm that protects and cares for their paws at the same time. There are also countless ways to use beeswax as a versatile helper in the household. The home-made furniture polish protects and cares for all wooden furniture in the house, there are ideas for fine leather care and shoe polish for various leather products and your favorite shoes, fireplace and grill lighters make it easier to light the oven and grill, and homemade room scenters or scented tarts bring your favorite scent in living space. Beeswax is even used in a variety of ways in handicrafts and creative design, not only in making and pouring candles, but also in the production of wax crayons. More than 40 recipes for natural cosmetics, natural and environmentally friendly household products and craft ideas! 80 pages.

?Keeping bees with heart and mind, a book to help you slow down when beekeeping ~The first years of beekeeping are behind you, but you're not really happy? Sugar water as winter food goes against your grain? ~The bees react to your review with a bad mood? ~There is another way! Close to nature and suitable for everyday use!!!Design your beekeeping to be bee-friendly and close to nature and let the ideas floating around in your head run wild. There are many options and alternatives that can be wonderfully integrated into your everyday bee life! Appropriate hives, precise observation of entrance holes and waste diagnosis save the hive from having to be opened unnecessarily. Get involved with your bees, boldly go new ways and stay relaxed - your bees will thank you. 140 color photos. 192 pages. ~

Processing beeswax is a completely healthy and sustainable hobby. The use of such an original natural product has a demonstrably lower impact on the environment than the consumption of industrially manufactured products. For this book, the beekeeper Falco and his wife Anne Tietjen have put together over 50 carefully selected recipes and show what you can make yourself from beeswax. No matter whether you want to make your own insect repellent, shoe polish, wood care, oilcloths, decoration, natural cosmetics or water candles with children - there is something suitable for everyone when choosing recipes. Be inspired by the diverse DIY ideas!

Building insect hotels is not difficult, but will they be populated? The expert Melanie von Orlow knows exactly what the heart of Wildbiene &~ Co. sought after. From a hotel in a bucket (ready in an hour!) to a romantic hostel, you will find 30 projects for city balconies or terraces, for terraced houses or natural gardens. With clear step-by-step instructions, material checklists and precise dimensions for the components, you can get started straight away. 96 pages

It is always important to take new contexts and changing environmental factors into account. Measures such as those to combat the Varroa mite are constantly being developed. Here you will learn how to manage your colonies well, avert dangers at an early stage and combat diseases efficiently. Dr. Wolfgang Ritter explains when biological and when conventional measures make sense. Proper prevention is just as important to him in order to maintain healthy colonies and residue-free honey.

This is how you become a successful beekeeper The most important basic knowledge Producing and marketing your own products Current findings in beekeeping This compact guide is available to help you successfully keep bees with valuable information about the breed, biology and needs of the bee. In addition, the bee year is clearly presented and you will receive tips on keeping bees healthy and the legal basis for keeping bees. The book is specially tailored to beginners to ensure the best possible introduction to this fascinating area.192 pages

Do you dream of having your own, naturally kept bee colony in your garden and your own honey? Do you also want to help the bees because you care about nature and healthy food? But how to start and do everything right? In this book you will find out who will help you, which type of beekeeping suits you and how you can get a swarm or colony to start with. It shows the course of the bee year, how you can tell whether your bees are doing well, what activities are necessary month after month to properly look after the colony and keep it healthy. Just get started! Hobby beekeeping will stimulate and inspire you. You'll definitely get excited!

Find out everything about Oxymel. Book with 160 pages.Much earlier than the famous apple cider vinegar cure, Oxymel vitalized the health of our ancestors as a medicine and elixir of life. Ancient sources already report on the amazing healing powers of sour honey, which was recommended for respiratory diseases and to strengthen Greek athletes, among other things. It was also valued in the Middle Ages. In China it is considered a remedy, and in Russia it is a popular morning drink after getting up.Even today, the medicine made from honey and vinegar has outstanding health potential.The honey-vinegar drink, to which different medicinal herbs can be added as required, is a healthy alternative to alcoholic tinctures. It is used as a remedy and tonic for numerous ailments, but is also an excellent prophylactic against many illnesses.Areas of application for Oxymel:Strengthening the immune systemStrengthening the digestive systemStrengthening the cardiovascular systemStrengthening the nervesGeneral strengthening and supplying the body with vital nutrients

The health value of bee products corresponds to that of a pharmacy. Honey contains the energy of nature, flower pollen contains that of renewal, the miracle cure propolis contains the germ-inhibiting effect of bee hygiene and royal jelly contains the secret of the fertility and long lifespan of the queen bee. Propolis as a natural antibiotic without side effects against cold sores, gingivitis, flu, acne and much more. Clinically tested: royal jelly and flower pollen for prostate and menopausal problems and as a nutritional supplement for cancer patients after radiation therapy. Old home remedies rediscovered, homemade healing ointments, honey, propolis &~ Co. in natural cosmetics - home-mixed creams and tinctures. Staying healthy instead of getting healthy: bee products in a healthy diet.

What happens in the bee colony during each season? What work needs to be done in a beekeeping business? Bee expert Wolfgang Ritter answers these questions using the phenological calendar, which includes a total of 10 seasons and is based on certain developmental stages in nature, such as the flowering of certain plants. The book can therefore be used in every region - even in times of climate change! The reference work is suitable for every beekeeper thanks to its operating method and hive type-neutral processing. Both beginners and advanced users get a very good tool here, which, thanks to its clear structure, helps with all beekeeping work all year round!

Listening to the prey, looking for the queen, letting drones crawl on your hand, discovering honeycombs, kneading wax and of course harvesting your first honey - that's what fascinates children. This book guides elementary school-aged children to beekeeping with adults. You can gain initial experience in a playful way and carry out some work steps independently. They learn about the life of bees in the hive and develop a basic understanding of these creatures.

Flower honey from our own bee colony tastes particularly good, isorganic and sustainable. This practical manual gives new beekeepers valuable knowledge about beekeeping.Where is the ideal location for the beehive? What is included in the basic equipment and when is the honey extracted? ~Beekeeping makes a valuable contribution to the preservation of nature. ~

Beekeeping is an art that has always fascinated nature-loving people.The new edition of the book The Successful Beekeeper The Bee Book for Practice by Rudolf Moosbeckhofer and Josef Ulz conveys this Beekeepers have all the basic knowledge and skills to be able to operate them successfully. In four main sections (bee care, foraging sources and their use, bee diseases, bee products) all essential questions and problems are dealt with in detail.This book is aimed at beginners in beekeeping as well as at experienced beekeepers who, due to its wealth of detail, also want to fully concentrate on their beekeeping costs come.