Natural Beekeeping: Organic Approaches to Modern Apiculture
by Ross Conrad
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Author: Ross ConradForeword: Gary Paul Nabhan
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-06-13
ISBN: 1933392088
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
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Book Review: Great natural beekeeping book, easy to follow, easy to understand
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm new to beekeeping but, I found Conrad's text extremely informative and very easy to follow. He goes into great detail concerning all aspects of keeping bees. I'd like to add that during conversations with other long time beekeepers in our area (not big commercial beekeepers) I learned that they follow an approach more like Conrad's. If you don't have any experience or a mentor, I think one needs to purchase several books, research, find a happy medium, and start there. We all will have to adjust our practices over the years as we gain experience. Bottom line, For me as a beginner, this was a must read. Good luck!
Summary of Natural Beekeeping: Organic Approaches to Modern Apiculture
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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