--- product_id: 333688 title: "The Beekeeper's Handbook" price: "AED 199" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/333688-the-beekeepers-handbook store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # The Beekeeper's Handbook **Price:** AED 199 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Beekeeper's Handbook - **How much does it cost?** AED 199 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/333688-the-beekeepers-handbook) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description New and revised 5th Edition available April. Pre-order now! Since 1973, tens of thousands of first-time and experienced beekeepers alike have relied on The Beekeeper's Handbook as the best single-volume guide to the hobby and profession of beekeeping. Featuring clear descriptions and authoritative content, this handbook provides step-by-step directions accompanied by more than 100 illustrations for setting up an apiary, handling bees, and working throughout the season to maintain a healthy colony of bees and a generous supply of honey. This book explains the various colony care options and techniques, noting advantages and disadvantages, so that beekeepers can make the best choices for their own hives. This fourth edition has been thoroughly redesigned, expanded, updated, and revised to incorporate the latest information on Colony Collapse Disorder, green IPM methods, regional overwintering protocols, and procedures for handling bees and managing diseases and pests such as African honey bees and bee mites. The book explains not only how but also why each step is part of the transformative process that results in the magnificent creation of honey. This essential guide is a beekeeper's most valuable resource. Colony Collapse Disorder has renewed our recognition of the importance of small-scale beekeeping and the critical role of bees in the production of our food supply. For the growing number of beekeepers looking to set up hives for either a rewarding hobby or a profitable commercial enterprise, this updated and revised essential how-to guide includes: • step-by-step directions for all stages from setting up an apiary to harvesting honey; • approximately 100 illustrations featuring techniques, equipment, and bee biology; • information about how to manage new pests and diseases including Colony Collapse Disorder; • coverage of new trends and changes in beekeeping including green IPM techniques and new laws for urban beekeeping; • the most up-to-date bibliography and list of resources on the topic; and • a new user-friendly book design that clearly highlights instructions and other important features. Review: Very Informative - This book goes way above what I thought it would! After reading all I could about raising bees online I felt very dissatisfied with what I had learned. I've read about a quarter of this book so far and it has blown me away with information! I especially love all the diagrams that show step by step instructions on how to do things like preparing bees for harvesting honey. It also goes very in depth about bees themselves and their diseases and treatments. I am extremely satisfied with this product and definately reccomend! For those interested, this book is on the State of Texas Agrilife website and suggested reading material for beekeeping. Review: I recommend this book to all beekeepers of every level. - The Beekeeper’s Handbook is has always been my primary “go to” information source whenever I have a question or a problem with my hives. In fact, I’ve used it as a guide from my first days as a beginning beekeeper some 12 years ago. It covers everything from hive construction to harvesting honey and everything in between. It’s well illustrated with clear diagrams and the text is easily understandable for the beginner. This 4th edition has been expanded to cover CCD (colony collapse disorder), green pest management and mite control. I’ve found this book invaluable in maintaining a growing apiary and keeping my bees healthy and productive. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #766,466 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #257 in Entomology (Books) #376 in Biology of Insects & Spiders #571 in Animal Husbandry (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 964 Reviews | ## Images ![The Beekeeper's Handbook - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91Cfd3GYzEL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Informative *by A***R on January 12, 2020* This book goes way above what I thought it would! After reading all I could about raising bees online I felt very dissatisfied with what I had learned. I've read about a quarter of this book so far and it has blown me away with information! I especially love all the diagrams that show step by step instructions on how to do things like preparing bees for harvesting honey. It also goes very in depth about bees themselves and their diseases and treatments. I am extremely satisfied with this product and definately reccomend! For those interested, this book is on the State of Texas Agrilife website and suggested reading material for beekeeping. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recommend this book to all beekeepers of every level. *by E***S on December 19, 2015* The Beekeeper’s Handbook is has always been my primary “go to” information source whenever I have a question or a problem with my hives. In fact, I’ve used it as a guide from my first days as a beginning beekeeper some 12 years ago. It covers everything from hive construction to harvesting honey and everything in between. It’s well illustrated with clear diagrams and the text is easily understandable for the beginner. This 4th edition has been expanded to cover CCD (colony collapse disorder), green pest management and mite control. I’ve found this book invaluable in maintaining a growing apiary and keeping my bees healthy and productive. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Resource Book for Beekeeping *by G***R on June 30, 2018* Excellent, fact filled book with lots of information on bee biology and beekeeping in general. Great as a resource book, especially for the beginning beekeeper. Even though it's fact filled, and a bit technical, it's easy to read. I'd recommend it to anyone who is a beginning beekeeper as well as a resource for the more advanced to expert beekeeper as it's filled with information. You can learn or brush up on your knowledge while reading this excellent beekeeping book. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Beekeeper's Handbook - The Backyard Beekeeper, 5th Edition: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Keeping Bees in Your Yard and Garden – Natural beekeeping techniques – New Varroa ... for recordkeeping and maintenance - First Lessons in Beekeeping --- ## 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.ae/products/333688-the-beekeepers-handbook](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/333688-the-beekeepers-handbook) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*