A BEEKEEPING GUIDE for the tropics and subtropics by Harlan HD Attfield AV atten publication‘Table of Contents Preface Introduetion ‘The Bee Colony Whit Bees Need Live Bechives Beckeeper’s Equipment Resources References APPENDICES ‘Appendix 1 ‘Some Honeybee Forage Plants inthe Tropics and Subtropics Appendix 2 ‘Making A Wax Foundation Prest Appendix 3 Kenya Top-Bar Hive Appendix 4 ‘Round Wire Veil Appendix 5 Relative Toxicity of Pesticides to the Common Honeybee Appendix 6 ‘Simple Uncapping Can Appendix 7 Belt-Driven Honey Extractor “Appendix 8 Hot Water and Steam Wax Melters ‘Appendix 9 Case Studies Appendix 10 Value-Added Products from Bees Page 10 39 a 8s 86 9 92 94 95 99 100 104 107 n2‘A Beekeeping Guide for the Tropics and Subtropics ISBN: 0-86619.329-4 ‘© 2001, Harlan H, D. Attfeld and Volunteers in Technical Assistance