Pests and diseases can be daunting to the beginner and intermediate beekeeper. Don't panic! This DPI publication covers the management of pests, diseases, and other disorders of the honey bee, with a set of easy-to-follow chapters. An excellent reference source that will set your mind at ease. 75 full-colour A4 pages.
Table of contents:
- The honey bee
- Colony size
- Nutrition
- Effects of seasons and location
- Disease and disorder
- Strategies to prevent disease
- Diseases of brood
- Diseases of adult honey bees
- Hive pests
- Exotic pests [this edition was published before varroa was present in Australia, so information on varroa is in this section]
- Surveillance and response to exotic pests and disease
- Honey bees and the law
- Glossary of terms.
Pests and diseases can be daunting to the beginner and intermediate beekeeper. Don't panic! This DPI publication covers the management of pests, diseases, and other disorders of the honey bee, with a set of easy-to-follow chapters. An excellent reference source that will set your mind at ease. 75 full-colour A4 pages.
Table of contents:
- The honey bee
- Colony size
- Nutrition
- Effects of seasons and location
- Disease and disorder
- Strategies to prevent disease
- Diseases of brood
- Diseases of adult honey bees
- Hive pests
- Exotic pests [this edition was published before varroa was present in Australia, so information on varroa is in this section]
- Surveillance and response to exotic pests and disease
- Honey bees and the law
- Glossary of terms.