First Lessons in Beekeeping introduces the prospective beekeeper to
the basics of beekeeping through easy-to-understand text and numerous color
photos on honey bee biology, beekeeping equipment, management, honey production
and processing, as well as disease diagnosis and treatment. In the preface to
this book, author Keith Delaplane says of his first book on beekeeping, "Its
pages opened to me a golden world of honey bees and beekeeping and guided my
stumbling steps that first spring season. My story is but one of thousands who
have passed through the door opened by Dadant's little book."
Keith S. Delaplane is Professor of Entomology and head of honey bee
research and extension lab at the University of Georgia. He has a long
association with honey bees, beginning when his father bought him a beginner's
kit when he was 13. Dr. Delaplane has authored, co-authored, or edited over 200
publications, including four books, one public television series, and over 30
original research articles. He is a recipient of the Exceptional Service award
by the Apiary Inspectors of America; James I. Hambleton Award for Research by
the Eastern Apicultural Society; and the D.W. Brooks and Walter B. Hill Awards
for Service by the University of Georgia. |