Contents Foreword by Clarence H. Collison Preface Acknowledgments 1. Benefits of Observing Honey Bees at Home 2. Preparing for and Selecting an Observation Hive Initial Preparations Choosing an Observation Hive Design Trade-offs Examples of Observation Hives Selecting Your Observation Hive 3. Installing Your Observation Hive Selecting a Location for Your Observation Hive Observation Hives in Multi-Use Rooms Hive and House Modifications 4. Working an Observation Hive Opening, Manipulating, and Closing Up Installing Bees Too Many Bees Swarm Traps Issues with Parasites and Pests Other Insects and Issues 5. Maintaining Your Observation Hive Feeding Preventing Mold in the Feed Going Away Overwintering Cleaning the Glass 6. Observation Hives in Public Spaces Permanent Public Observation Hives Temporary Portable Observation Hives 7.

Bee Photography and Your Observation Hive 8. Things to Try with Your Observation Hive Bees and Light Monitor Brood Volume Capture Audio Take a Colony Census Weigh Your Colony Make a Pollen Feeder Confirm the Dance Hypothesis Observe Bees Perform Age-Related Tasks And More . A Closing Word Appendix: Selection and Installation Checklist Bibliography Index.