--- product_id: 38035095 title: "Beekeeping for Dummies (For Dummies (Pets))" price: "€ 56.46" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/38035095-beekeeping-for-dummies-for-dummies-pets store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Authored by a top beekeeper Natural bee health methods 442 pages of expert knowledge Beekeeping for Dummies (For Dummies (Pets)) **Price:** € 56.46 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐝 Unlock the buzz: Your ultimate beginner’s guide to thriving hives! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Beekeeping for Dummies (For Dummies (Pets)) - **How much does it cost?** € 56.46 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/38035095-beekeeping-for-dummies-for-dummies-pets) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted by thousands:** Join a community of 2,000+ readers who rate it 4.8 stars for practical, reliable advice. - • **Expert insights from a pro:** Benefit from Howland Blackiston’s decades of beekeeping leadership and global lectures. - • **Comprehensive 442-page guide:** Dive deep into beekeeping essentials with a thorough, easy-to-follow manual. - • **Natural hive care techniques:** Learn eco-friendly methods to keep your bees thriving and healthy. - • **Perfect for beginners & pros:** Clear, jargon-free explanations that build your confidence from day one. ## Overview Beekeeping for Dummies is a 442-page paperback authored by Howland Blackiston, former president of the Backyard Beekeepers Association. This highly rated beginner’s guide offers clear, practical advice on starting and maintaining healthy bee colonies using natural methods. With expert insights and easy-to-understand content, it’s the go-to resource for aspiring beekeepers seeking confidence and success. ## Description Everything you need to 'bee' a successful backyard beekeeper If you've ever thought about becoming a backyard beekeeper&;or have already tried a hand at it and want to be better one&;then this is the book for you! In Beekeeping for Dummies , 4th Edition you'll find everything you need to know in order to start your own colony, including how to assemble and maintain beehives, handle every phase of honey production, purchase and use all the latest tools, and what to do beyond your first season. This hands-on guide provides all the tools, tips, tricks, and techniques needed to become a real backyard beekeeper. You'll learn to identify the queen from her workers and drones, properly open and close the hive, distinguish one type of honey from another, and preserve your colony if disaster should strike. Keep bees on a small urban rooftop or in a large country yard Assemble your own hive and sustain it for years to come Safely inspect and manage your colony Harvest and sell your own honey Becoming a backyard beekeeper isn't as hard as people think&;and with this hands-on guide, you'll be able to create one honey of a colony that will have the neighbors buzzing. Review: Ordered 4 books, I finished this one first - Really good basic, but through intro book about beekeeping. I wasn't expecting much from a "for dummies" book but I'm happily eating my words. I'm researching everything I need to know about starting and caring for a hive for work. We run an organic farm and I ordered this and 3 other beekeeping books. I started with The Backyard Beekeeper, but left it at home so cracked this one the other day at work. It's so easy to read and written in a way that makes me want to keep reading. I finished it in less than 24hours. I feel like I have a good foundation to jump from, and the other books will be easier to read now that I'm familiar with the subject. Information is presented clearly. Standard practice as well as the author's personal suggestions, but always reminding the reader that learning the traditional methods is important yet we'll develop our own styles as time goes on. Pick what works best for us. Review: Very informative and Easy to follow - When I started reading this book I had absolutely no knowledge about beekeeping what so ever. After reading it and doing a little more research, I was able to feel more confident about buying a hive and setting it up. The author does a very good job of comparing all of the hive types and explaining the pros and cons of each one. Even though the book mainly covers the Langstroth hive, it gives plenty of information and tips on other hives and styles of beekeeping. I refer back to this book whenever I need to refresh my memory on how to do things. This book covers all aspects of beekeeping and if this is something you are thinking of doing, I highly recommend it. Looking on the internet intimidated me to the point that I almost didn't even try to do it. This book helped to break it down and make it a little less confusing. There is a lot of contradicting information out there, so start here so you have a little better understanding from an expert. ## Features - Also, you'll learn how to keep your bees healthy using natural methods - Paperback - 442 pp. - By Howland Blackiston (former president of the Back Yard Beekeepers Association and international lecturer on bees and beekeeping) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #760,589 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #38 in Animal Husbandry (Books) #126 in Agriculture #539 in Engineering (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,056 Reviews | ## Images ![Beekeeping for Dummies (For Dummies (Pets)) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81z1EWU2KBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ordered 4 books, I finished this one first *by D***S on April 8, 2017* Really good basic, but through intro book about beekeeping. I wasn't expecting much from a "for dummies" book but I'm happily eating my words. I'm researching everything I need to know about starting and caring for a hive for work. We run an organic farm and I ordered this and 3 other beekeeping books. I started with The Backyard Beekeeper, but left it at home so cracked this one the other day at work. It's so easy to read and written in a way that makes me want to keep reading. I finished it in less than 24hours. I feel like I have a good foundation to jump from, and the other books will be easier to read now that I'm familiar with the subject. Information is presented clearly. Standard practice as well as the author's personal suggestions, but always reminding the reader that learning the traditional methods is important yet we'll develop our own styles as time goes on. Pick what works best for us. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very informative and Easy to follow *by D***E on April 21, 2020* When I started reading this book I had absolutely no knowledge about beekeeping what so ever. After reading it and doing a little more research, I was able to feel more confident about buying a hive and setting it up. The author does a very good job of comparing all of the hive types and explaining the pros and cons of each one. Even though the book mainly covers the Langstroth hive, it gives plenty of information and tips on other hives and styles of beekeeping. I refer back to this book whenever I need to refresh my memory on how to do things. This book covers all aspects of beekeeping and if this is something you are thinking of doing, I highly recommend it. Looking on the internet intimidated me to the point that I almost didn't even try to do it. This book helped to break it down and make it a little less confusing. There is a lot of contradicting information out there, so start here so you have a little better understanding from an expert. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book for Fundamentals of Beekeeping *by G***R on January 15, 2019* I've found this to be a great book for my first year of beekeeping. It's filled with useful information that have helped get me off to a good start. When I want to go more in depth, I go to one of my other books that have more detailed information. It's easy to read and then use the info given, as are most "Dummy" books. Each chapter and the information given flows well and answers to most questions can be easily found. Great for beginners, or for those at a more advanced beekeeping stage. Definitely will keep it's place in my beekeeping book rotation. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/38035095-beekeeping-for-dummies-for-dummies-pets](https://www.desertcart.be/products/38035095-beekeeping-for-dummies-for-dummies-pets) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*