Observation Hives: How to Set up, Maintain and Use a Window to the World of Honey Bees

Observation Hives: How to Set up, Maintain and Use a Window to the World of Honey Bees by Dewey Caron. spiral_bound edition. ISBN: 9780936028125.

Observation hives have fascinated people since they were first invented over 2000 years ago. This book explains in detail how to set up, maintain and use an observation hive in nearly any location. It goes into great detail on how to use an observation hive as a teaching tool in nature centers, school rooms, museums and other education sites. Many of the chapters in this book were originally produced as a monthly series in Bee Culture Magazine published by the A.I. Root Company. The invention of glass and the moveable frame brought observation hives into the modern age. The simplicity of their construction and ease of management makes them available to almost everyone, in any location. Successfully managing an ongoing observation hive, however, requires the basic skill of beekeeping, and although these can be learned on the job, we strongly urge anyone not familiar with these skills to bring an experienced beekeeper into the picture so as to avoid costly errors, and to increase the enjoyment of the hive. Bringing an observation hive into your life will forever change how you, your family, your students, and anyone who pauses long enough to wonder aloud.