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Author : Brant Reuber
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2015-02-21
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9781312937338
21st Century Homestead: Beekeeping contains everything you need to stay up to date on beekeeping.
Author : Roger Allen Hoopingarner,Lawrence John Connor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1999-06
Category : Bee culture
ISBN : 187807511X
Author : Panuwan Chantawannakul,Geoffrey Williams,Peter Neumann
Publisher : Springer
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811082221
From the perspective of local scientists, this book provides insight into bees and bee management of Asia, with a special focus on honey bees. Asia is home to at least nine honey bee species, including the introduced European honey bee, Apis mellifera. Although A. mellifera and the native Asian honey bee, Apis cerana, are the most commonly employed species for commercial beekeeping, the remaining non-managed native honey bee species have important ecological and economic roles on the continent. Species distributions of most honey bee species overlap in Southeast Asia, thus promoting the potential for interspecies transmission of pests and parasites, as well as their spread to other parts of the world by human translocation. Losses of managed A. mellifera colonies is of great concern around the world, including in Asia. Such global colony losses are believed to be caused, in part, by pests and parasites originating from Asia such as the mite Varroa destructor, the microsporidian Nosema ceranae, and several bee viruses. Taking advantage of the experience of leading regional bee researchers, this book provides insight into the current situation of bees and bee management in Asia. Recent introductions of honey bee parasites of Asian origin to other parts of the world ensures that the contents of this book are broadly relevant to bee scientists, researchers, government offi cials, and the general public around the world.
Author : Bill Summers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2015-02-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 1908904690
Bee Keeping with ZEST by Bill Summers This is a book like no other on the subject of honey bees. It addresses the author s belief and that of his colleague (Dave Durrant) that the welfare of honey bees in a traditional hive fails to provide for their needs as biological systems. This realisation led to the design of the ZEST hive which does do so. It deploys a longitudinal external envelope, with top bee entry and trickle ventilation, made from lightweight insulated building blocks and plastic lattice frames within which the bees draw out their wild honeycomb. The former is DIY from builders merchants and the latter available in boxes of 12. The external envelope is not just a lightweight insulated one, but is sufficiently heavy to provide the bees with a thermal lag of an envelope that is easily thermo-regulated to 35deg, the fundamental requirement of their brood. From the honey bee perspective the ZEST hive overcomes all the problems of other hive designs and frame types. An unintended consequence of the ZEST hive design has been to eliminate varroa. The ZEST is functionally free of it. This is witnessed by the hive debris. The cause seems to be the smaller natural cell size and natural warmth of the hive envelope, both of which speed the biological process of honey bee pupation. The time available for the varroa to mature in the pupating cells is reduced. Their numbers fall to zero rather than rises exponentially. This book and its thesis will prove to be seminal in the drive to solve the problems of honey bee health in all its aspects and manifestations. There has been a recent doubling of beekeepers in the country caused by the ecologically minded seeking to assist honey bees in a better environment. This can be applauded. This book is to assist them and their bees. The ZEST hive is democratic. Anyone can have one. It is cheap, appropriate and amenable to a more self-sufficient way of life. It is a living sustainable system, not a product. It can be entirely D.I.Y. No one owns it. It can be free. Take it. Use it. Have fun. The ZEST hive does a great deal more with a great deal less.
Author : DP Abrol
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781000060133
The future role of dwarf honeybees in natural and agricultural systems provides multidisciplinary perspective about the different facets of dwarf honeybees. The role of dwarf honeybee Apis florea assumes utmost importance in the context of pollinator decline throughout the world threatening stability of ecosystems and global food security. Apis florea is a low land species of south Asia extending more to the west than other Asiatic Apis species. It is an important pollinator of crops in hot and dry agricultural plains. The book is first of its kind which deals in details on varied aspects of Apis florea biology, management, conservation strategies for protecting biodiversity and enhancing crop productivity. The book aims to promote a large, diverse, sustainable, and dependable bee pollinator workforce that can meet the challenge for optimizing food production well into the 21st century. Features: Apis florea provides source of livelihood in mountainous areas and marginal farmers. This book will for the first time present the beekeeping from the perspective of agricultural production and biodiversity conservation An excellent source of advanced study material for academics, researchers and students and programme planners Excellent pollinator of tropical and subtropical crops fruits vegetables etc less prone to diseases and enemies Covering the latest information on various aspects of Apis florea biology, this book brings the latest advances together in a single volume for researchers and advanced level students This book will be useful to pollination biologists, honeybee biologists in entomology departments, students, teachers, scientists of agriculture, animal behaviour, botany, conservation, biology, ecology, entomology, environmental biology, forestry, genetics, plant breeding, horticulture, toxicology, zoology, seed growers and seed agencies and shall serve as reference book for students, teachers, researchers, extension functionaries and policy planners.
Author : Frank Benton
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-08-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4064066427870
"The honey bee: a manual of instruction in apiculture" by Frank Benton is one of the earliest examples of apiary care books. Bee-keeping has always been a hobby that's fascinated people. Whether for leisure or for profit, one needs help to make sure their hive stays healthy and thriving. Benton helped countless aspiring bee-keepers and his words are still surprisingly relevant today.
Author : J. E. Hand
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1500304034
"Mr. Hand is one of the best-informed bee-keepers in the United States. He has worked out a unique system, which, while not original in the basic principles employed, is original in manner of applying those principles. That the Hand system will revolutionize methods of swarm control, is somewhat a question; but we do believe it is worthy of careful and thorough trial on the part of the unprejudiced. The public will be quick to measure its value, and will unerringly decide whether it is better and cheaper to apply than other systems of management." -O. Medina "In view of the many excellent works covering the rudimentary principles of apiculture, it would seem that one should offer an apology for introducing another; and were it not for the fact that this work opens up an unexploited field of American apicultural methods and appliances it would not have been written. I assume that the reader possesses a fair knowledge, either theoretical or practical, of the first principles of bee-keeping. As its title implies, this work is a radical departure from the stereotyped style of former works upon subjects pertaining to bee-keeping. It seeks to lift bee-keepers out of the old ruts and place their feet on smooth ground by introducing principles that eliminate all unnecessary manipulation with bees. "It reduces the complex methods of honey-production to a very simple science with few manipulations, enabling the bee-keeper to care for twice as many colonies as formerly with a given amount of labor, and at the same time makes it possible for him to enjoy the blessing of perfect control of bees." - J. E. Hand HIGHER PRICES FOR HONEY VS. ECONOMICAL METHODS OF PRODUCTION; A COMMON-SENSE VIEW OF THE MATTER. SWARMING. SWARM CONTROL VS. PERFECT CONTROL OF BEES: A DEFINITION OF TERMS. SWARM PREVENTION. SWARM CONTROL. CRUEL METHODS DISCOURAGING. THE PERFECT CONTROL OF BEES. FORMER METHODS INEFFECTIVE. THE EQUIPMENT. THE DUAL-HIVE SYSTEM; OR. THE PERFECT CONTROL OF BEES INCREASING COLONIES. SWARM PREVENTION BY REQUEENING. THE PLURAL-HIVE METHOD. THE HIVE TO ADOPT. SECTIONAL HIVES. SELF-SPACING VS. LOOSE FRAMES. FRAMES VS. SECTION-HOLDERS. SEPARATORS. REQUEENING. HOW TO REQUEEN AND CONTROL SWARMING AT ONE OPERATION. THE CONTROL OF SWARMING WHEN RUNNING FOR EXTRACTED HONEY BY THE SWITCH LEVER. INTRODUCING QUEENS THE HAND-SIMMINS PLAN. AMERICAN FOUL BROOD. TREATMENT OF BOTH AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN FOUL BROOD. WINTERING BEES. GOOD STORES OF FOOD THE REAL SECRET OF SUCCESSFUL WINTERING. OUTDOOR WINTERING. CELLAR WINTERING. WHEN TO PUT BEES IN THE CELLAR AND WHEN TO REMOVE THEM. UNITING COLONIES. SPRING MANAGEMENT. LOCATION, AND ITS INFLUENCE UPON HONEY-PRODUCTION. OVERSTOCKING. IMPORTANCE OF GOOD STOCK. HYBRIDS. OUT-APIARIES. MIGRATORY BEE-KEEPING. FEEDING AND FEEDERS STIMULATIVE FEEDING. EMERGENCY FEEDING. OPEN-AIR FEEDING. FEEDING BACK. SECTION HONEY. SHIPPING COMB HONEY. HONEST GRADING. BULK COMB HONEY. PACKAGES FOR BULK COMB HONEY. EXTRACTED HONEY AND BULK COMB HONEY. PRODUCING A FANCY ARTICLE OF EXTRACTED HONEY. EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION. CONVENIENCES. BEE-ESCAPES. QUEEN-EXCLUDING HONEY-BOARDS. DRONE TRAP. BEE-TENTS ROBBER-TRAPS. THE HAND SWITCH-LEVER DOUBLE-BOTTOM BOARD; WHERE TO GET IT.
Author : J. G. Digges
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1986489256
This special edition of 'The Practical Bee Guide: A Manual of Modern Bee-Keeping' was written by the Reverend J.G. Digges, and first published in 1921, making it just shy of a century old. The book has sections on The Occupants of the Hive, The Bee in Spring, The Bee in Summer, The Bee in Autumn and Winter, Anatomy of the Bee, Different Races of Bees, Bee Products, Comb Foundation, and more. A wonderful old manual containing all the good, old-fashioned knowledge needed to begin your career in Apiculture, and a great place to start for those contemplating it. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.
Author : Ross Conrad
Publisher : Chelsea Green Publishing
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781603583626
Today's beekeepers face unprecedented challenges, a fact that is now front-page news with the spread of "colony collapse disorder." Newly introduced pests like varroa and tracheal mites have made chemical treatment of hives standard practice, but pest resistance is building, which in turn creates demand for new and even more toxic chemicals. In fact, there is evidence that chemical treatments are making matters worse. It's time for a new approach. Now revised and updated with new resources and including full-color photos throughout, Natural Beekeeping offers all the latest information in a book that has already proven invaluable for organic beekeepers. The new edition offers the same holistic, sensible alternative to conventional chemical practices with a program of natural hive management, but offers new sections on a wide range of subjects, including: The basics of bee biology and anatomy Urban beekeeping Identifying and working with queens Parasitic mite control Hive diseases Also, a completely new chapter on marketing provides valuable advice for anyone who intends to sell a wide range of hive products.Ross Conrad brings together the best "do no harm" strategies for keeping honeybees healthy and productive with nontoxic methods of controlling mites; eliminating American foulbrood disease without the use of antibiotics; selective breeding for naturally resistant bees; and many other detailed management techniques, which are covered in a thoughtful, matter-of-fact way. Whether you are a novice looking to get started with bees, an experienced apiculturist looking for ideas to develop an integrated pest-management approach, or someone who wants to sell honey at a premium price, this is the book you've been waiting for.
Author : C. C. Miller
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780486317762
One of the few people of his time who actually made a living from bees, C. C. Miller made beekeeping his sole business, beginning as a hobby in 1861 and continuing until his death in 1920, following a long and distinguished career that produced many articles and books on the subject. This volume, long a classic within the beekeeping community, is a practical, yet endlessly charming handbook on all aspects of a romantic and arcane pursuit. Offering advice, observations, and information gleaned from more than a half-century of beekeeping, it covers, among many other topics, the importance of keeping hives clean and well-ventilated, mending combs, maintaining proper hive temperatures, winter storage, the Queen's nursery, harvesting honey, plus a special section of recipes that range from honey cake to salves for frostbite. Written by a major figure in apiculture history, this volume remains a standard text on hive management and the practices and principles of efficient, effective beekeeping.
Author : Gene Kritsky
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780199361403
According to Egyptian mythology, when the ancient Egyptian sun god Re cried, his tears turned into honey bees upon touching the ground. For this reason, the honey bee was sacrosanct in ancient Egyptian culture. From the art depicting bees on temple walls to the usage of beeswax as a healing ointment, the honey bee was a pervasive cultural motif in ancient Egypt because of its connection to the sun god Re. Gene Kritsky delivers a concise introduction of the relationship between the honey bee and ancient Egyptian culture, through the lenses of linguistics, archeology, religion, health, and economics. Kritsky delves into ancient Egypt's multifaceted society, and traces the importance of the honey bee in everything from death rituals to trade. In doing so, Kritsky brings new evidence to light of how advanced and fascinating the ancient Egyptians were. This richly illustrated work appeals to a broad range of interests. For archeology lovers, Kritsky delves into the archeological evidence of Egyptian beekeeping and discusses newly discovered tombs, as well as evidence of manmade hives. Linguists will be fascinated by Kritsky's discussion of the first documented written evidence of the honeybee hieroglyph. And anyone interested in ancient Egypt or ancient cultures in general will be intrigued by Kritsky's treatment of the first documented beekeepers. This book provides a unique social commentary of a community so far removed from modern humans chronologically speaking, and yet so fascinating because of the stunning advances their society made. Beekeeping is the latest evidence of how ahead of their times the Egyptians were, and the ensuing narrative is as captivating as every other aspect of ancient Egyptian culture.
Author : Maurice Maeterlinck
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547253969
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Life of the Bee" by Maurice Maeterlinck. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Author : U. S. Department of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of Agriculture
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2018-03-12
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1986481174
This special edition of 'Farm Bee-Keeping' was written by the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and first published in 1915, making it over a century old. It is also known as 'Farmers' Bulletin 138.' The book has sections on Value of Bees, The Life and Habits of the Bee Colony, How to Get a Start, Necessary Equipment, How to Handle Bees, Increasing Colonies, Honey and By-Products, among others. It also features recipes with honey as an ingredient, and notes on Bee-Keeping in all four seasons of the year. A super-short, fast read, and a great place to start for all those considering taking up Apiculture, or for those starting out in the field. IMPORTANT NOTE - Please read BEFORE buying! THIS BOOK IS A REPRINT. IT IS NOT AN ORIGINAL COPY. This book is a reprint edition and is a perfect facsimile of the original book. It is not set in a modern typeface and has not been digitally enhanced. As a result, some characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections, blurring, or minor shadows in the page background. This book appears exactly as it did when it was first printed. DISCLAIMER: Due to the age of this book, some methods, beliefs, or practices may have been deemed unsafe, undesirable, or unacceptable in the interim years. In utilizing the information herein, you do so at your own risk. We republish antiquarian books without judgment, solely for their historical and cultural importance, and for educational purposes. If purchasing a book more than 50 years old, especially for a minor, please use due diligence and vet the text before gifting.
Author : John Phin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1884
Category : Bee culture
ISBN : WISC:89098879869
Author : Tammy Horn
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2006-04-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780813137728
“Integrates history, technology, sociology, economics, and politics with this remarkable insect serving as the unifying concept” (Buffalo News). The tiny, industrious honey bee has become part of popular imagination—reflected in our art, our advertising, even our language itself with such terms as queen bee and busy as a bee. Honey bees—and the values associated with them—have influenced American culture for four centuries. Bees and beekeepers have represented order and stability throughout the changes, challenges, and expansions of a highly diverse country. Bees in America is an enlightening cultural history of bees and beekeeping in the United States. Tammy Horn, herself a beekeeper, offers a social and technological history from the colonial period, when the British first brought bees to the New World, to the present, when bees are being trained by the American military to detect bombs. Horn shows how the honey bee was one of the first symbols of colonization and how bees’ societal structures shaped our ideals about work, family, community, and leisure. This book is both a fascinating read and an “excellent example of the effects agriculture has on history” (Booklist). “A wealth of worthy material.” —Publishers Weekly