Natural Beekeeping: Organic Approaches to Modern Apiculture, 2nd Edition

Author: Conrad, RossBrand: Chelsea Green PublishingEdition: Revised and updated second editionFeatures: Ships from VermontBinding: PaperbackNumber Of Pages: 304Release Date: 08-03-2013Part Number: 43171-605300Details: Product Description 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. 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 P