The Backyard Beekeeper,now in its 4th edition, makes the time-honored and complex tradition of beekeeping an enjoyable and accessible backyard pastime that will appeal to urban and rural beekeepers of all skill levels.More than a guide to beekeeping, this handbook features expert advice for:- Setting up and caring for your own colonies- She best location to place your new bee colonies for their safety and yours- The most practical and nontoxic ways to care for your bees- Swarm control- Using top bar hives- Harvesting the products of a beehive and collecting and using honey- Bee problems and treatmentsWhat's New?- Information for Urban Bees and Beekeepers- Using Your Smoker the Right Way- Better Pest Management- Providing Consistent and Abundant Good Food- Keeping Your Hives HealthyWith this complete resource and the expert advice ofBee Cultureeditor Kim Flottum, your bees will be healthy, happy, and more productive.