Natural Beekeeping Organic Approaches to Modern Apiculture, 2nd Edition |
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| Author:
| Conrad, Ross |
| Foreword by:
| Nabhan, Gary Paul |
| ISBN: | 978-1-60358-362-6 |
| Publication Date: | May 2013 |
| Publisher: | Chelsea Green Publishing
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $59.99 |
Book Description:
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Today's beekeepers face unprecedented challenges, a fact that is now front-page news with the spread of "colony collapse disorder." Newly introduced pests like varroa and tracheal mites have made chemical treatment of hives standard practice, but pest resistance is building, which in turn creates demand for new and even more toxic chemicals. In fact, there is evidence that chemical treatments are making matters worse. It's time for a new approach. Now revised and updated with new...
More DescriptionToday's beekeepers face unprecedented challenges, a fact that is now front-page news with the spread of "colony collapse disorder." Newly introduced pests like varroa and tracheal mites have made chemical treatment of hives standard practice, but pest resistance is building, which in turn creates demand for new and even more toxic chemicals. In fact, there is evidence that chemical treatments are making matters worse. It's time for a new approach. 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.