Biavl

Den nye grundbog om biavl fortæller bl.a. om: bier i byen og bier i haven, den sunde bigård, året rundt med bier, pasning og honninghøst.En ny generation af biavlere fokuserer på selvforsyning og bæredygtighed. Bogen udgives i samarbejde med Danmarks Biavlerforening.

Har du lyst til at holde bier, men mangler nogle gode, grundlæggende praktiske råd om anskaffelse, pasning, sygdomme, regler m.m.? I denne bog fortælles om det daglige arbejde med bier i villahaven eller byhaven, om gode og mindre gode oplevelser, om forberedelse til vintersæsonen, gode biplanter og meget andet. Forfatteren er professionel honningavler og har tidligere skrevet SMAGEN AF HONNING.Fra 2. oplag 2019 uddybende omtale af varroa-midden og bekæmpelse af denne.Illustreret med fotos af Torben Overgaard m.fl. og gamle og nye tegninger, indbundet i dutchbind.

Introduction: Delve into the world of beekeeping mastery by following one of the UK's foremost bee farmers, Paul Horton. This comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide navigates the maximising of honey crop yields while prioritising honey bee health, leveraging available forage, and integrating modern management techniques. Authors' Backgrounds: Paul Horton, a second-generation bee farmer from Lincolnshire, and a director of the Bee Farmers' Association, joins forces with Steve Donohoe, an author, blogger, and magazine editor with a passion for beekeeping. Paul's remarkable achievements in honey yields and Steve's commitment to the craft create a dynamic collaboration that promises valuable insights for beekeepers of all levels. Key Themes and Concepts: Embark on a journey inspired by the classics of beekeeping literature, 'Honey Farming' by R.O.B. Manley and 'Honey By The Ton' by Oliver Field. From fundamental principles to navigating the beekeeping season, harvesting, processing, and marketing; everything is covered. Don't miss the indispensable sections on honey bee health, queens, forage plants, and moving bees, all delivered with an honest and humorous narrative. Positive Feedback: Murray McGregor of Denrosa Apiaries lauds the book, stating, "All can benefit from the knowledge included, and the easily assimilated style in which it is written. I recommend this book to all with any interest in beekeeping and acquiring an understanding of taking a hobby or smaller bee farm on to the next stage." Unique Insights: Explore the distinctive realm of migratory beekeeping in the UK, a subject rarely covered well elsewhere. Paul Horton's specialisation unfolds, from the pollination of top fruit in spring to honey crops like oilseed rape, field beans, and borage in summer, culminating in the heather-covered moors of Yorkshire. Closing Statement: 'Healthy Bees, Heavy Hives' provides refreshing perspectives into the world of commercial beekeeping. Packed with powerful methods applicable to both hobbyists and professionals, every reader will discover something of value for fostering healthy bees and cultivating hives laden with honey.

Bannkörbe waren eine einzigartige Form der Bienentechnologie, die vom 17. bis zum frühen 20. Jahr-hundert u. a. in Norddeutschland, insbesondere in Niedersachsen, verbreitet war. Neben ihrerFunktion als Nistkorb dienten Bannkörbe mit ihren bizarren charakteristischen Masken der Abwehrvon bösen Geistern. Ihr Aussehen sollte im Halbdunklen zudem Honigdiebe und Bären vertreiben.Aladin Borioli hat eine umfangreiche Feldforschung in Text und Bild zu Bannkörben angefertigt,die heute noch existieren. Mit der tiefen Verwurzelung im magischen Glauben stellt diese Traditioneinen außergewöhnlichen Gegenentwurf zum "modernen" Bienenstock und zur ökonomischenOptimierung von Bienenhaltung und Honigernte dar.Die Publikation mit Texten von Bas Blaasse erscheint anlässlich des C/O Berlin Talent Award 2023und begleitet die Ausstellung Aladin Borioli. Bannkörbe bei C/O Berlin. Der C/O Berlin Talent Awardwird durch die Alexander Tutsek-Stiftung ermöglicht.Aladin Borioli, geb. 1988 in der Schweiz, ist Künstler und arbeitet seit 2014 an dem Projekt Apian,das die jahrhundertealte Beziehung zwischen Bienen und Menschen erforscht. Er lebt und arbeitetin der französischen Schweiz. Sebastiaan ("Bas") Blaasse, geb. 1991 in den Niederlanden, lebtin Belgien und schreibt über Kunst und Kultur, kamerabasierte Medien und darstellende Künste.

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The Backyard Beekeeper, 5th Edition is your complete honey bee resource, loaded with essential information for beginning and maintaining healthy hives.

Born in 1879, Mr Snelgrove originated from Sutton Veny, near Warminster where his father was a blacksmith. He was educated at Culham College, Oxford and Bristol University. Mr Snelgrove became an assistant master at Weston-super-Mare Central School for Boys in 1900. In 1909 he became headmaster and in 1914 was appointed Inspector of Schools for Somerset Education Committee, a position he held for 31 years.After several years as an evening student at Bristol University Mr Snelgrove went to Queen's University, Belfast, as a graduate. In 1907 he took an honours science degree in physics and chemistryand in 1920 was awarded a M.Sc. degree for research on the etiology of the then named "Isle of Wight Disease of Bees". As a result of his research in Latin literature relating to Roman Bee Lore he obtained his MA degree in 1922. This volume is a copy of a previously unpublished typescript dated 1922 based on his MA research which was presented by his daughter Miss I Snelgrove to the IBRA(Biographical information taken from Somerset Beekeepers and Beekeeping Associations by David Charles 2005)

Alan Wade is a research scientist and has kept bees for well over forty years. In Highways and Byways of Beekeeping he ventures down some of the many back roads beekeepers have taken. He explores the limits of our knowledge and understanding of honey bees while introducing us to some of the lost arts of beekeeping practice. Highways and Byways also explores the world of bees not amenable to being kept in hives.Highways focuses on the overarching life cycle of bees: the queen in the hive and the colony mission to reproductively swarm, elements of bee proclivity that the beekeeper needs to master. It then segues to hive management and hive construction practices that have enhanced their keep.Byways courses a broader view of what we know about the twelve or so species of honey bee and their many opportunistic foes. It also sketches the contributions of lesser known but exemplary beekeepers who have so fundamentally influenced the way Alan keeps bees.Highways and Byways of Beekeeping is a discursive take on the social life of bees and the way we interact with them. It calls for progressive beekeeping practice while avoiding a prescriptive approach to setting up and operating bee hives. Highways and Byways scopes the biology of honey bees and the very remarkable ways that beekeepers have kept them.

"An introduction to the natural history of bees. Approximately half the bee genera occurring in Costa Rica are illustrated with close-up photographs, with notes on identification and biology. Also covered are enemies of bees, plants that attract bees, crops that are pollinated by bees, and practical suggestions on how to conserve and protect bees"--

People with a beginner's interest in bees are often disturbed to learn that their bees will die without some form of varroa mite control. I was, and some of mine did. Yet they didn't all perish. Data that I obtained from the Bee Informed Partnership for my region showed that the average overwintering survival rate for the bees of non-migratory beekeepers, even with chemical mite control, is around half. Luck, intuition, skepticism, thrift, research, the observations of others, and the help of generous online mentors has led me to develop a method that has allowed me to overwinter more than two thirds of my colonies consistently without chemical mite control. I have written this book to offer an alternative to traditional methods that have not been working for sustainable beekeeping. This book is meant to save you money and, increase your chances of having a surplus of bees in the spring.Adrian Quiney RN BSN

"With over 100 color photographs and illustrations, Raising Resilient Bees is the comprehensive source for new and experienced beekeepers, offering a sustainable, natural, and repeatable model of care for hive health and production. Global pests and diseases present an unprecedented challenge for the modern honey bee. Hobby and commercial beekeepers alike continue to experience troubling rates of mortality for their colonies, with potentially deleterious consequences for the stability of our wider ecosystems and overall food security. It is time for a global focus on restoring the health of the shared apiary through naturally reared, genetically diverse, and resilient lines of bees. Raising Resilient Bees establishes these parameters and provides guidance for new and experienced beekeepers alike to translate these goals into real practice, thereby safeguarding the honey bee from the unknown threats of the future. Authors Eric and Joy McEwen take two decades worth of beekeeping experience, experiments, and professional production to deliver groundbreaking methods in queen-rearing, varroa mite management, and Natural Nest hive design. Inside, you'll discover: -Revived and adapted heritage Integrated Pest Management techniques -How to naturally rear queens and select for resilient, mite-resistant genetic lines without relying on swarming or grafting -Key tenets of apicentric beekeeping -Advice for establishing a flourishing and sustainable business with beekeeping at the center -How to naturally rear bees with distinctive characteristics suitable to their locale As in large-scale agriculture, the trend toward genetic homogenization is having long-term implications for bees' capacity to withstand diverse environmental stressors. With expert advice, enthusiasm, and easy-to-follow instructions, Raising Resilient Bees delivers important and timely information for every beekeeper to create a healthier future"--

Packed with practical and professional advice, this beautiful hardback guide is an invaluable companion for anyone wanting to try their hand at keeping bees, beautifully illustrated in full-color. Today, more than ever, we are aware of how much bees are an integral part of our environment, in their role as a primary pollinator. They are increasingly threatened and we fail to attend to their wellbeing at our peril. However, by keeping your own honeybees you can contribute to their survival as well as ensuring a constant supply of tasty, nutritious honey. This handy guide is packed with practical and professional advice, telling you all you need to know about this richly rewarding hobby. Find out everything from choosing a breed and positioning of your hive to maintaining a healthy colony at all times of year. You can also learn about extracting honey and other products such as royal jelly and propolis, and how to prevent and control bee diseases. Topics include: - Understanding bees - Beekeeping equipment - Getting your bees - Pests and diseases >Presented in an attractive gift edition, Keeping Bees contains everything you need to start your own bee colony ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Hobby Editions bring together beautiful hardback guides introducing a variety of hobbies with full-color illustrations and images.

Brother Adam O.B.E., D.Sc. was undeniably one of the world's leading authorities on the races and strains of honeybees. His world-wide travel in search of bees and his beekeeping at Buckfast Abbey have inspired vast admiration.In this work we learn of the philosophy, the science and the practice of his life's work - honey production and bee breeding.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

This volume contains a collection of articles on bees and bee-keeping, with information on common problems, their treatment - and their prevention. Written in clear language and full of interesting information and handy tips, these timeless articles will be of considerable value to the modern bee-keeper. It makes for a great addition to any collection of bee-keeping literature. The articles of this volume include: 'A Manual of Bee-Keeping', 'A Practical Treatise on the Hive and the Honey Bee', 'The Bee Walk - Being the Romance and Practice of Bee Keeping', and 'The Handy Book of Bees - Being a Practical Treatise on Their Profitable Management'. We are proudly republishing this vintage text, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on bee-keeping.

This antiquarian volume contains a large collection of articles on hives, breeding, swarming, and many other aspects of apiary management. Including all the information an existing or prospective bee-keeper needs to know, this is a text that will appeal to anyone with an interest in the subject. It makes for a great addition to collections of bee-keeping literature. The chapters of this book include: 'A Manual on Bee-Keeping', 'A Modern Bee-Farm and Its Economic Management', 'Every Step in Beekeeping - A Book for Amateur and Professional', 'A Manual of Bee-Keeping', 'A Practical Treatise on the Hive and the Honey Bee', 'The American Bee Keeper's Manual', etcetera. We are proud to republish this vintage text, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on bee keeping.

This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.

Written in simple, clear language and profusely illustrated, this vintage book contains a wealth of timeless information pertaining to wasps, with chapters on their habits, habitat, enemies, society, species, uses, and much, much more. "Wasps Social and Solitary" is highly recommended for those with an interest in these fascinating insects, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Communal Life", "Ammophila and Her Caterpillars", "The Great Golden Digger", "Several Little Wasps", "Crabro", "An Island Settlement", "The Burrowers", "The Wood-Borers", "The Spider-Hunters", "The Enemies of the Grasshopper", "Workers in Clay", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with an introduction by John Burroughs and illustrations by James H. Emerton.

First published in 1913, Oswald H. Latter's "Bees and Wasps" is a fantastic guide to the common varieties of bees and wasps, providing detailed descriptions of their habit, natural history, anatomy, and much more. This comprehensive handbook contains a wealth of timeless information and is not to be missed by those with an interest in the bee keeping and entomology. Contents include: "Introduction", "Fossores or Digger-Wasps: Pompilid Section", "Fossores or Digger-Wasps: Sphegid Section", "Diploptera (double-winged wasps)", "Bees (Anthophila, or flower-lovers)", "Long-pointed-tongued Bees (Apidae)", "The Social-bees", "Some Structural Features: The Sting and the 'Tongue'", etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on bee keeping.

"The Curiosities of Bees" is a vintage article on bee keeping, with sections on the queen bee, cell production, honey, and much more. This interesting and informative little volume offers the reader a broad introduction to the topic, exploring bee-society and natural history with handy tips and information that will be of utility to the bee keeper. Contents include: "The Commonwealth of Bees", "The Sting of the Bee", "A Strange Queen", "Enemies of Bees", "The Hum of Bees", "Do Bees use Soot?", "Bees and the Weather", "Bees, and Death, and Funerals", "Calls of Bees", "The Calling of the Queen Bee", etc. This volume will appeal to bee keepers new and old, and it would make for a handy addition to collections of allied literature. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on bee keeping.

This volume contains a detailed guide to the various diseases and ailments common to bees, with supplementary information on bee-keeping, honey craft, and natural history. Complete with a wealth of interesting and practicable information, as well as being profusely illustrated and written in clear language, these articles will be of special interest to the novice bee-keeper. The text will make for a great addition to any collection of bee-keeping literature. The articles of this book include: 'A Living From Bees', 'A Manual of Rational Bee-Keeping', 'A Treatise on the Management of Bees', 'Bee Keeping for All - A Manual of Honey Craft', 'Bee Keeping for Beginners and Others', 'Bee Keeping Simplified - For Small Cottager and Smallholder', etcetera. We are proud to republish this volume, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on bee-keeping.

This book contains a collection of articles on varieties of plants and their interaction with bees, with supplementary information on bee-keeping and general bee management and care. These articles are written in simple, clear language, and include a wealth of interesting and practical information on the subject. This text is a must-read for discerning enthusiasts, and a great addition to collections of bee-keeping literature. The chapters of this volume include: 'A Complete Guide to the Mystery and Management of Bees', 'A Living from Bees', 'A Modern Bee-Farm and Its Economic Management', 'A Practical Treatise on the Hive and Honey Bee', 'Bee Keeping for All - A Manual of Honey Craft', 'Modern Bee Keeping', etcetera. We are proudly republishing this antique volume, now complete with a new introduction on bee-keeping.

This volume contains a collection of articles on bees, including simple guides to bee-keeping, information on natural history, advice on marketing, and much more. Written in clear, concise language and full of helpful tips and practicable information, this is a text that will be of much value to the modern bee-keeper, and makes for a great addition to bee-keeping literature. The articles of this volume include: 'The American Bee Keeper's Manual', 'Dzierzon's Rational Bee Keeping', 'A Modern Bee-Farm and Its Economic Management', 'A Practical Treatise on the Hive and the Honey Bee', 'How to Keep Bees for Profit', 'The Bee Keepers Guide to the Movable Comb Hives', etcetera. We are proud to republish this book, now complete with a new and specially commissioned introduction on bee keeping.