Der erfolgreiche Imker

Beekeeping is an art that has fascinated people for ages. This book provides all the essential knowledge and skills for successful beekeeping. It is aimed at both individuals considering a start in beekeeping and already active beekeepers who will benefit from the authors' detailed knowledge.

In five main chapters, the authors explain everything important about beekeeping. They begin with discussions on location, beehives, and frame dimensions, as well as various feeding systems and feed types.

Next, the annual cycle of beekeeping is outlined. The authors explain when specific tasks should be performed, when to extract honey, feed the bees, treat for Varroa, and how to best prepare the colonies for winter.

Furthermore, the individual forage plants and their blooming times, honeydew producers and their significance for beekeeping, as well as the possibility of migratory beekeeping are introduced. All essential information regarding bee products such as honey, propolis, pollen, royal jelly, wax, and bee venom, as well as their marketing, is also thoroughly described.

One of the most important factors for a successful beekeeping year is managing bee diseases, particularly Varroa. However, American foulbrood, various viral diseases, and animal pests can also become problematic. With the arrival of the Asian hornet, a new challenge arises for local beekeepers, the impact of which is still uncertain.