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Apiculture Factsheet #003

Beekeeping Books and Periodicals

Books

A large number of books are available to beekeepers. The most common reference books can be purchased at your local beekeeping supplier. Books on bees and apiculture can also be ordered from most bookstores and through the internet.

Popular and widely used reference books include:

  • "The Hive and the Honeybee", Dadant and Sons Inc., Hamilton, Illinois 62341

  • "ABC to XYZ of Beekeeping", A.I. Root Co, Medina, Ohio

  • "The Biology of the Honey Bee", M. L. Winston. Harvard University Press

  • "Beekeeping in Western Canada", Alberta Agriculture (Publisher)

 A comprehensive collection of books, publications and archives related to apiculture is maintained at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby.

Sources

  • Vancouver Island Apiary Supply
    ph./fax 250-749-3800
    toll-free 1-877-256-3800
    www.thebeestore.com
  • West Coast Bee Supplies 
    9351 No.6 Road
    Richmond, BC V6W 1E5 
    ph. 604 272-1921
  • Honeybee Centre
    7480-176th Street
    Surrey, BC V3S 8E7
    ph. 604 575-2337

Internet

There are numerous websites available on the internet focused on every facet related to bees and beekeeping.  Some useful websites include:

Popular Periodicals

03/08