Project Gutenberg 2019-05-14 Public domain in the USA. 141 Phillips, Everett Franklin 1878 1951 Phillips, E. F. (Everett Franklin) Demuth, Geo. S. (George S.) Demuth, George S. The Preparation of Bees for Outdoor Wintering United States Department of Agriculture Farmers' Bulletin No. 1012 Produced by Tom Cosmas compiled from images made available by The Internet Archive. "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.) Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Bee culture S SF Text Category: Science - Biology Category: How To ... Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 90691 2025-07-23T13:32:41.996756 text/html 86601 2019-05-13T19:46:44 text/html 303605 2025-07-23T13:32:45.052809 application/epub+zip 302032 2025-07-23T13:32:42.801777 application/epub+zip 82652 2025-07-23T13:32:42.259774 application/epub+zip 596309 2025-07-23T13:32:46.867747 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 576269 2025-07-23T13:32:44.482747 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 117919 2022-09-27T00:13:41.272378 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 75114 2025-07-23T13:32:41.801763 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 75517 2019-05-13T19:46:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18933 2025-07-23T13:32:46.998738 application/rdf+xml 25799 2025-07-23T13:32:42.323743 image/jpeg 4633 2025-07-23T13:32:42.290760 image/jpeg 26576 2019-05-13T19:47:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 354087 2019-05-13T19:47:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 356101 2025-07-23T13:32:42.024789 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia