Storey's Guide to Keeping Honey Bees, 2nd Edition: Honey Production, Pollinat�

Description: About this productProduct InformationPart of the best-selling series of animal husbandry handbooks, the second edition of the most trusted and comprehensive reference on honey bee health, production, and pollination now features full-color photography and a fresh redesign.Product IdentifiersPublisherStorey Publishing, LLCISBN-101612129838ISBN-139781612129839eBay Product ID (ePID)239723746Product Key FeaturesBook TitleStorey's Guide to Keeping Honey Bees, 2nd Edition : Honey Production, Pollination, HealthAuthorMalcolm T. Sanford, Richard E. BonneyFormatHardcoverLanguageEnglishTopicAnimals / Insects & Spiders, Sustainable Living, Agriculture / BeekeepingPublication Year2018GenreTechnology & Engineering, Nature, House & HomeNumber of Pages224 PagesDimensionsItem Length9.2in.Item Height0.7in.Item Width7in.Item Weight24.1 OzAdditional Product FeaturesLc Classification NumberSf523.N36 2018Edition Number2Reviews"An excellent introduction to beekeeping." -- Kirsten Traynor, Editor in Chief, American Bee Journal "Confused by all the different opinions on how best to keep bees? This guide will provide a bright light on your beekeeping journey." -- Marla Spivak, McKnight Distinguished Professor in Entomology, University of Minnesota "An excellent introduction to both honey bees and beekeeping. It's well-written, practical, and exceptionally well-illustrated, making it the perfect book to jump-start the adventure of beekeeping or use as a reference for established beekeepers." -- Dr. Mark L. Winston, author of Bee Time: Lessons from the Hive "This is one of the few beekeeping books written by a beekeeper and an extension apiculturist which bridges the gap between practical beekeeping and science of beekeeping." -- Dr. Medhat Nasr, Alberta Provincial Apiculturist, Albert Agriculture and Forestry and Past President of Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists " Storey's Guide to Keeping Honey Bees is a thorough treatment of beekeeping for anyone looking to practice the craft. It spans the range of topics from beginning to advanced beekeeping, while including a suite of personal testimonies that humanize the art. It will be an important resource for years to come." -- Jamie Ellis, PhD, Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory, University of Florida "Written in a readable style, this book blends sound scientific information about honey bees with practical information about beekeeping and is suitable reference for beginner to serious beekeeper. It has been selected as the text book for the University of Montana's Online Beekeeping Certificate, Apprentice Level Course." -- J.J. Bromenshenk, Bee Alert "This book belongs in every beekeeper's library. The authors have successfully blended the science and art of beekeeping in a book suitable for beginning and experienced beekeepers." -- Hachiro Shimanuki, retired Laboratory Director of the Beltsville Agricultural Research Service "A must-have book for all types of beekeepers who want good information." -- Dr. James E. Tew, State Extension Specialist, Alabama Cooperative Extension System "A well-balanced and extremely thorough guide for new beekeepers." -- Hilary Kearney, Girl Next Door Honey "In this well-written guide, Dr. Sanford utilizes his years of experience to give straightforward, practical advice for the beginning beekeeper." -- Randy Oliver, ScientificBeekeeping.comTable of ContentAcknowledgments Preface 1 Beginning Beekeeping Seven Basic Tips for Getting Started * Dimensions of Beekeeping * The Beekeeper's Commitment * Financial Considerations * Stings * Legal Considerations * Finding Resources 2 Origin and History of Beekeeping Honey Bee Evolution * History of Beekeeping 3 A Bee's Life What Is a Honey Bee? * Inside the Colony * The Queen * The Worker * The Drone * The Varroa Mite * Activities and Behavior * Patterns of Behavior 4 Choosing Hive Location The Colony and Your Community * Weather Issues * Forage Availability 5 Getting Equipped Hive Design and Dimensions * Hive Materials * Supers * Frames and Foundation * Bottom Board * Queen Excluder * Covers * Hive Stand * Hive Scale * Feeders * Pollen Trap * Tools of the Trade * Beekeeper Garb 6 Enter the Bees Smoker Basics * Package Bees * Installing a Nucleus Colony * Starting with an Established Colony * Swarm! * A Wild or Feral Colony 7 Managing Honey Bee Colonies Working a Colony * The Beekeeper as Manager * A Colony's Yearly Life Cycle * Population Cycle * The Apicultural Calendar * Late-Season Management * Requeening * Managing Nutrition * Cooking for the Bees 8 Taking the Crop The Honey Crop * Harvesting the Crop * Processing the Crop * Storing the Crop * Chunk and Comb Honey * Other Bee Products 9 Pollination Unique Challenges * Small-Scale Pollination * Is Pollination for You? 10 Diseases and Pests of the Honey Bee Innate Defense Mechanisms * Brood Diseases * Adult Diseases * Parasitic Mites * Integrated Pest Management * Tolerant or Resistant Stock * Colony Collapse Disorder * Wax Moth * Small Hive Beetle * Black Bears * For More Information 11 Additional Strategies Beehive Design * Alternative Management Practices * Toward a Honey Bee - Friendly Future Glossary Model Beekeeping Ordinance Sample Pollination Contract Resources A Sampling of U.S. Beekeeping Supply Houses * Sources of Beekeeping Information Metric Conversion Charts IndexCopyright Date2018Target AudienceTradeLccn2017-046712SeriesStorey's Guide to Raising Ser.IllustratedYes

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