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100 1 _aPhillips, Everett Franklin,
_d1878-1951
245 1 4 _aThe Preparation of Bees for Outdoor Wintering
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aUnited States Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin No. 1012
500 _aRelease date is 2019-05-14
508 _aProduced by Tom Cosmas compiled from images made available by The Internet Archive.
520 _a"The Preparation of Bees for Outdoor Wintering" by E. F. Phillips and George S. Demuth is a scientific publication likely written in the early 20th century, specifically during the World War I era. This bulletin focuses on crucial methods and guidelines for beekeepers to ensure the successful wintering of bee colonies, which is vital for maximizing honey production in the following season. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the essential requirements for wintering bees, emphasizing the importance of strong colonies, appropriate packing methods, and careful hive arrangement. It outlines specific insulation procedures based on climatic conditions, recommended quantities of winter stores, and a timeline for packing and unpacking hives across different regions of the United States. By adhering to the guidelines outlined in the book, beekeepers can minimize winter losses and maintain robust colonies that thrive in the spring, effectively contributing to the overall resilience of the beekeeping practice during challenging times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBee culture
700 1 _aDemuth, Geo. S.
_q(George S.),
_d1871-1934
830 0 _aUnited States Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin No. 1012
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59502
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