Synopsis The sixth edition of this classic appeared more than 30 years after Pierre Jean-Prost edited his first volume for the benefit of his students. It is rare, in French publication, to find a book that remains "the" most useful reference material for such a long time. This sixth edition has been completely rearranged to provide, in an even more attractive form, the basic information for starting out as an apiculturist, as well as for a rational management of apiaries, taking into account the latest acquired knowledge in the fields of biology, genetics, pollination, apicultural techniques and equipment used in the struggle against diseases--including those against varroatosis--and for integrating the latest economic data. The author has provided recent information relating to combatting diseases specifically for the publication of the English translation of his book. Throughout these 20 "lessons" the reader will observe that this new edition of Apiculture by Pierre Jean-Prost is the apiculturists' Bible.