Nucs by Dave Corbett

All you need to know about nuclei colonies and their value.

Dave Corbett's book "Nucs" is a comprehensive guide on nucleus colonies, which are small honey bee colonies created from larger hives. The book is particularly useful for beekeepers because it covers all aspects of managing and utilizing nucleus colonies to expand beekeeping operations.

Dave Corbett, who began beekeeping in 2014, has expanded his own beekeeping endeavors to around 150 colonies, largely through the creation of nucleus colonies. His experience and growth in the field make him a credible source of information for both novice and experienced beekeepers.

The book covers topics such as the creation, maintenance, and value of nucleus colonies, as well as queen rearing, which is an essential skill for sustainable beekeeping practices. Given Corbett's background in writing articles on queen rearing for beginners and his involvement with the Bee Farmers Association, readers can expect to gain insights into practical and scalable beekeeping techniques.

Beekeepers should find this book helpful as it provides knowledge from a practitioner who has successfully used nucleus colonies to grow his beekeeping business. It offers a chance to learn from Corbett's experiences and apply his methods to their own beekeeping practices, which can be particularly beneficial for those looking to expand their apiaries or improve their queen rearing techniques