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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. As new great boook on keeping bees, apiaries, bee-keeping, etc colour photos great practical guide.

Condition: good. Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Good condition! Any other included accessories are also in Good condition showing use. Use can include some highlighting and writing, page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear. Andrew Davis; Martin Cadieux; Rob Funderburk; Cover Design By Zach Dodson (illustrator). …

Quarto, paperback,94 pp.,colour photographs, text illustrations, graphs. The book explores how bees use pollen, nectar, and water, and offers practical advice on providing supplementary nutrition when environmental resources are insufficient. It also examines the cost-effectiveness of feeding supplements during shortfalls and dearth periods such as times of drought and floods. Beyond detecting the nutritional problem, the book describes in detail the impacts poor nutrition has on the health and productivity of a colony, which influence returns for beekeepers. It also deepens the understanding of nutritional management in the context of pests and diseases, including Varroa. Donât rely solely on your beesâ foraging ability. Nutritional shortfalls in the floral landscape can be subtle but significant. Stay proactive in monitoring and supporting your bees' health. Introduction Chapter 1. Essential nutrition Chapter 2. Detecting the nutrition problem Chapter 3. Foraging behaviour Chapter 4. Pollen Chapter 5. Sugar Chapter 6. Water Chapter 7. The link between nutrition and health Chapter 8. Costs vs benefits.…

Softcover. Condition: New. AUSTRALIAN FAUNA A basic guide to some of the skills and practices of bee production. Easy to follow for those new to bee keeping, this book contains step-by-step instructions, diagrams and full-colour pictures. Includes how to maintain hives, use a bee smoker, catch a swarm, remove and extract honey, health and pests in the hive, buying equipment, and working safely with bees.pp. 114 #261023IntroductionGeneral safety precautionsQuality AssuranceSelect bee siteAssemble and maintain a hiveObtaining beesLight and extinguish a bee smokerOpen, inspect and close a hiveMove a hiveSeasonal managementCatch a swarmRequeenIdentify flora for honey productionJudging field conditionsRemove honeyExtract honeyLegal considerations for an apiaryHealth problems and pests in the hiveReducing swarming behaviourBuying second-hand hives and equipmentIndustry structure and contactsBackground knowledgeGlossarySafe work method statementsCheck your skill Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA.…

Large format softcovers, 29x21.5cm, 73 pages, appendix, profusely illustrated, light general wear. The aim of this book is to provide beekeepers with a guide to the common pests and diseases of bees. Healthy Bees covers seasonal factors that affect the health of the colony, nutrition, non-infectious disorders, diseases, exotic pests, and strategies to prevent them.…

Spiral bound. Condition: Good. 142 pages; highlighting throughout the book. Minor rubbing smudges on front cover. Very Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. ; Your satisfaction is our priority. We offer free returns and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your item will be carefully cushioned in bubble wrap and securely boxed. All orders ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence.…