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About the Author
Pierce, Arvin: - Arvin Pierce, a seasoned beekeeper and retired truck driver, hails from a small Midwestern farm. He embarked on his beekeeping journey in 2003, eventually managing over 70 hives. Arvin's expertise extends to removing colonies from trees and buildings across central Illinois, and educating various audience groups about honeybees. In 2017, he helped initiate a successful bee program at Blackburn College. Originally designed as a manual for his classes, Arvin's book, About Bees & Keeping Honeybees Without Treatments, reflects his 23 years of treatment-free beekeeping experience. Recognized as the Beekeeper of the Year in 2022, he previously served as a State of Illinois Apiary Inspector for seven years.