Following the Wild Bees by Thomas D. Seeley Mead Although this book is written

Although this book is written with a honeybee focus

produce drones without restriction and let them cross breed as they see fit

On returning to the UK

it is an excellent book for learning beekeeping right from the start or imporoving your own beekeeping

working her way through the BBKA Module and Husbandry exams

Following the Wild Bees by Thomas D. Seeley Mead Although this book is written"Following the Wild Bees is scientific natural history at its very best: original, authentic, and exciting. It is at the same time science, science history, adventure, sport, and treasure hunting." Edward 0. Wilson Harvard University "Great adventure, true science, lost art. Bee hunting is older even than beekeeping, yet has never been described in such careful detail. Seeley draws from his whole life of honey bee study to simply and eloquently