Natural Beekeeping: Organic Approaches to Modern Apiculture
by: Ross Conrad
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Dewey Decimal Number: 638.1
EAN: 9781933392080
ISBN: 1933392088
Label: Chelsea Green Publishing
Manufacturer: Chelsea Green Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 240
Publication Date: June 13, 2007
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Sales Rank: 19765
Studio: Chelsea Green Publishing
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The various chemicals used in beekeeping have, for the past decades, held Varroa Destructor, a mite, and other major pests at bay, but chemical-resistance is building and evolution threatens to overtake the best that laboratory chemists have to offer. In fact, there is evidence that chemical treatments are making the problem worse. Natural Beekeeping flips the script on traditional approaches by proposing a program of selective breeding and natural hive management.
Conrad brings together the best organic and natural approaches to keeping honeybees healthy and productive here in one book. Readers will learn about nontoxic methods of controlling mites, eliminating American foulbrood disease (without the use of antibiotics), breeding strategies, and many other tips and techniques for maintaining healthy hives. Conrad's reservoir of knowledge comes from years of experience and a far-flung community of fellow beekeepers who are all interested in ecologically sustainable apiculture. Specific concepts and detailed management techniques are covered in a matter-of-fact, easy to implement way.
Natural Beekeeping describes opportunities for the seasoned professional to modify existing operations to improve the quality of hive products, increase profits, and eliminate the use of chemical treatments. Beginners will need no other book to guide them. Whether you are 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.
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- Natural bee keepingI read this after reading "Beekeeping for Dummies". I am an organic gardener, so organic bee keeping ... Read More
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- A good read with a lot of good tipsI thought this book was very well written with a lot of good information. I agree with on reviewer that ... Read More
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- A helpful guide forall beekeepersWritten for either an established beekeeper or novice, this book was recommend to my husband and I by our ... Read More
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- Excellent discussion of beekeeping alternativesWith all the problems facing honeybees these days there is a greatly renewed interest in reducing the stress ... Read More
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- Natural Beekeeping: Organic Approaches to Modern ApicultureThis is an excellent resource and guide and fun read. A great book for those who want more out of beekeeping ... Read More
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