May 10, 2026
Reference list:
Chapter 1 — Introduction to Beekeeping
FAO. Beekeeping and Sustainable Livelihoods — https://www.fao.org/3/y5110e/y5110e00.htm
The British Beekeepers Association. Guide to Beekeeping — https://www.bbka.org.uk
Chapter 2 — Beekeeping Equipment Introduction
Betterbee. Beekeeping Equipment Guide — https://www.betterbee.com
Dadant. Beekeeping Supplies and Equipment Overview — https://www.dadant.com
Chapter 3 — Hive Structure and Purpose
Honey Bee Suite. Parts of a Beehive Explained — https://www.honeybeesuite.com
Dadant. Hive Components Guide — https://www.dadant.com
University of Minnesota Extension. Managing Beehives — https://extension.umn.edu
Chapter 4 — Understanding Honeybees
Encyclopaedia Britannica. Honeybee — https://www.britannica.com/animal/honeybee
University of Arkansas Extension. Honey Bee Biology — https://www.uaex.uada.edu
FAO. The Role of Bees in Ecosystems — https://www.fao.org
Chapter 5 — The Honeybee Colony
University of Minnesota Extension. Colony Structure — https://extension.umn.edu
The British Beekeepers Association. Colony Organisation — https://www.bbka.org.uk
Honey Bee Health Coalition. Colony Dynamics — https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org
Chapter 6 — The Life Cycle of a Honeybee
University of Kentucky. Honey Bee Development — https://entomology.ca.uky.edu
NSW DPI. Bee Life Cycle — https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au
FAO. Bee Biology Overview — https://www.fao.org
Chapter 7 — Choosing the Right Location for Your Hive
NSW DPI. Apiary Site Selection — https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au
The British Beekeepers Association. Apiary Location Guide — https://www.bbka.org.uk
University of Minnesota Extension. Apiary Placement — https://extension.umn.edu
Chapter 8 — Installing Your First Bees
University of Georgia Extension. Installing Package Bees — https://extension.uga.edu
Dadant. Installing Nucleus Colonies — https://www.dadant.com
NSW DPI. Starting a Hive — https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au
Chapter 9 — Inspecting Your Hive
University of Minnesota Extension. Hive Inspections — https://extension.umn.edu
Honey Bee Health Coalition. Hive Management Practices — https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org
Betterbee. Hive Inspection Guide — https://www.betterbee.com
Chapter 10 — Seasonal Hive Management
NSW DPI. Seasonal Beekeeping Management — https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au
University of Guelph. Seasonal Bee Management — https://honeybee.uoguelph.ca
FAO. Beekeeping Calendar — https://www.fao.org
Chapter 11 — Feeding Your Bees
University of Arkansas Extension. Feeding Honey Bees — https://www.uaex.uada.edu
NSW DPI. Supplementary Feeding — https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au
Honey Bee Health Coalition. Nutrition for Bees — https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org
Chapter 12 — Common Pests and Diseases
NSW DPI. Bee Pests and Diseases — https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au
Honey Bee Health Coalition. Varroa Management Guide — https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org
FAO. Bee Health and Disease Management — https://www.fao.org
Chapter 13 — Harvesting Honey
Betterbee. Honey Harvesting Guide — https://www.betterbee.com
Dadant. Extracting Honey — https://www.dadant.com
University of Minnesota Extension. Honey Extraction Techniques — https://extension.umn.edu
Chapter 14 — Installing Foundation and Frames
Dadant. Frame Assembly Guide — https://www.dadant.com
Betterbee. Wax Foundation Installation — https://www.betterbee.com
Honey Bee Suite. Foundation vs Foundationless Frames — https://www.honeybeesuite.com
Chapter 15 — Wax Starter Strips and Natural Comb
Honey Bee Suite. Foundationless Beekeeping — https://www.honeybeesuite.com
University of Minnesota Extension. Comb Building Behaviour — https://extension.umn.edu
Betterbee. Starter Strip Methods — https://www.betterbee.com
Chapter 16 — Hive Balance and Function
Honey Bee Health Coalition. Colony Health Principles — https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org
FAO. Healthy Hive Management — https://www.fao.org
University of Minnesota Extension. Hive Function and Balance — https://extension.umn.edu
Chapter 17 — Expanding Your Apiary
NSW DPI. Apiary Expansion — https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au
Dadant. Splitting Hives — https://www.dadant.com
University of Guelph. Apiary Growth Management — https://honeybee.uoguelph.ca
Chapter 18 — Swarm Management
University of Minnesota Extension. Swarm Control — https://extension.umn.edu
Honey Bee Health Coalition. Swarm Prevention Techniques — https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org
The British Beekeepers Association. Swarm Management Guide — https://www.bbka.org.uk
Chapter 19 — Flow Hive Innovation Explained
Flow Hive Official. How Flow Hive Works — https://www.honeyflow.com
University of Guelph. Modern Hive Systems — https://honeybee.uoguelph.ca
Betterbee. Comparing Hive Systems — https://www.betterbee.com
Chapter 20 — Hive Box and Frame Sizes
Dadant. Hive Size Comparison — https://www.dadant.com
Betterbee. Frame Dimensions Guide — https://www.betterbee.com
Honey Bee Suite. Choosing Hive Sizes — https://www.honeybeesuite.com