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PublisherExisle Publishing Pty The Limited

ISBN-101922539600

ISBN-139781922539601

eBay Product ID (ePID)15058805299

Product Key Features

Book TitleHoney Bee Pests and Diseases : a Complete Guide to Prevention and Management

Number of Pages240 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicAnimals / Insects & Spiders, Agriculture / Beekeeping, Veterinary Medicine / General, Life Sciences / Zoology / Entomology

Publication Year2023

IllustratorYes

GenreNature, Technology & Engineering, Science, Medical

AuthorJean-Pierre Scheerlinck, Robert Owen, Mark Stevenson

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"presented clearly and thoroughly, making it accessible for non-specialists and specialists alike. Whether beekeeping is your hobby or profession, Honey Bee Pests and Diseases is an essential one-stop resource for colony care and management." - The Buzz, Magazine of BugLife, the organisation for conservation of invertebrates, "Thediseases honey bees currently face can be better managed when beekeepers eagerto learn about the identification and treatment of diseases have access to thelatest information " - RV Magazine, "The best review I can give this book after having an electronic review copy - is to say I'll buy a paper copy. It fills a gap - all the information on diseases and pests you need, in an easily digestible form, presented by expert authors. It considers aspects of transmission that are not described well in other books, and has accurate, up to date images. Highly Recommended." - Adam Leitch, Master Beekeeper and Chairman of the National Diploma in Beekeeping, a timely and important book ... useful resource for all manners and levels of beekeeping it consolidates important information as never before ,,, should be in the library of all beekeepers, "The new book takes the science of bee pest and diseases and translates it into lay language accessible to professional and hobby beekeepers everywhere." - Good Fruit and Vegetables, "Honey Bee Pests and Diseases provides up-to-date information on the management of honey bee diseases found globally, not just in the U.S., Europe, or Australia. It is an important guide to keeping hives healthy and producing."- Hive Lights Magazine, "It is written using normal layman's language, and as such is very easy to read, and will be a valuable addition to the library of any backyard or commercial beekeeper. There are nice, large color photos and good illustrations that really help with pest and disease identification." "I know how hard it is to get a good grasp of this wide-ranging area of beekeeping, and also how hard it is to remember the details of each pest or disease. This book is the answer. And, it is easy to understand. Every beekeeper will benefit from (and even enjoy) reading this book." - Tina Sebestyen, Amercian Bee Journal, "The authors of Honey Bee Pests and Diseases, who have extensive experience as beekeepers and researchers, aim to provide beekeepers with up-to-date information on identifying and treating diseases. By incorporating beekeeping techniques from different countries, this book offers a comprehensive resource for effective disease management." - Australian Wildlife Magazine, " a timely and important book ... useful resource for all manners and levels of beekeeping it consolidates important information as never before , should be in the library of all beekeepers" - Australian Bee Journal, "It is written using normal layman's language, and as such is very easy to read, and will be a valuable addition to the library of any backyard or commercial beekeeper. There are nice, large color photos and good illustrations that really help with pest and disease identification." "I know how hard it is to get a good grasp of this wide-ranging area of beekeeping, and also how hard it is to remember the details of each pest or disease. This book is the answer. And, it is easy to understand. Every beekeeper will benefit from (and even enjoy) reading this book.", "The best review I can give this book after having anelectronic review copy - is to say I'll buy a paper copy. It fills a gap - allthe information on diseases and pests you need, in an easily digestible form,presented by expert authors. It considers aspects of transmission that are notdescribed well in other books, and has accurate, up to date images. HighlyRecommended." - Adam Leitch, Master Beekeeper & Chairman, NationalDiploma in Beekeeping, "It is written using normal layman's language, and as such is very easy to read, and will be a valuable addition to the library of any backyard or commercial beekeeper. There are nice, large color photos and good illustrations that really help with pest and disease identification." "I know how hard it is to get a good grasp of this wide-ranging area of beekeeping, and also how hard it is to remember the details of each pest or disease. This book is the answer. And, it is easy to understand. Every beekeeper will benefit from (and even enjoy) reading this book."- Amercian Bee Journal, "Honey Bee Pests and Diseases provides up-to-date information on the management of honey bee diseases found globally, not just in the U.S., Europe, or Australia. It is an important guide to keeping hives healthy and producing." - Hive Lights Magazine, "presented clearly and thoroughly, making it accessible fornon-specialists and specialists alike. Whether beekeeping is your hobby orprofession, Honey Bee Pestsand Diseases is anessential one-stop resource for colony care and management." - The Buzz magazine of BugLife, the organisation for conservation of invertebrates

Dewey Decimal638.15

SynopsisHoney Bee Pests and Diseases is written by three scientists who are also long-time beekeepers. It provides up-to-date information on diagnosing and managing honey bee diseases. Of particular interest are the explanations of how pathogens affect honey bees. This book is aimed at a global audience, not just beekeepers in developed countries., Honey Bee Pests and Diseases provides up-to-date information on the management of honey bee diseases found globally, not just in the U.S., Europe, or Australia. Of particular interest are the explanations of how pathogens affect honey bees. This facet of diseases is usually left out of honey bee disease books. Written in an easy to understand way, and richly illustrated with photographs and diagrams, chapters cover integrated pest management (IPM), epidemiology, viruses, brood diseases, mites, parasites, as well as other problems a colony might face. The book is largely based on the Ph.D. research of Dr. Robert Owen, who studied the effect of bee diseases in Australia and overseas with particular reference to Varroa. Both Prof. Jean-Pierre Scheerlinck and Prof. Mark Stevenson have extensive and well-recognized experience in honey bee research., Written by three scientists with extensive beekeeping experience, and suitable for both hobby and professional beekeepers, this is the essential reference for diagnosing and managing honey bee diseases and maintaining honey bee health. Detailed chapters, illustrated with numerous photographs and diagrams, cover: Integrated pest management (IPM), Varroa, Viruses, Brood diseases, Adult diseases, Mites and parasites, and epidemiology, As well as other health-related problems a bee colony might face. Suitable for beekeepers globally, a key feature of Honey Bee Pests and Diseases is that the authors have drawn on best-practice solutions from around the world, making this the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource available.

LC Classification NumberSF538