For those who dream of their own home apiary and do not know where to start and how to organize the business so that the maintenance of bees eventually turned from a hobby into a profitable business, this book will be the first assistant! The author of this encyclopedia, an experienced beekeeper-practitioner Vadim Tikhomirov, shares his personal long-term experience as a beekeeper, reveals his "secret of the company", gives detailed and step-by-step recommendations for each of the stages of work in his own apiary.Many beginners and experienced beekeepers are interested in the most pressing issues:- How to take care of bees all year round?- How to choose the right hives and arrange them?- What inventory is needed when organizing an apiary?- What do you need to know about the peculiarities of bee life?- Which breeds of bees overwinter better in the conditions of the middle band?- How to fight diseases and pests and increase the yield of bee products?You will find comprehensive answers to all these and many other questions about the organization of a home apiary "from scratch" in this encyclopedia! And detailed, step-by-step master classes in illustrations will help you visually explore all the specifics of seasonal work with bees.