Honey Bee Pests and Diseases: A complete guide to prevention and management

Honey Bee Pests and Diseases is written by three scientists who are also long-time beekeepers. It provides up-to-date information on diagnosing and managing honey bee diseases. Of particular interest are the explanations of how pathogens affect honey bees. This book is aimed at a global audience, not just beekeepers in developed countries. “As someone who has taken many classes on pests and diseases of hon¬ey bees, and who also teaches these classes, I know how hard it is to get a good grasp of this wide-ranging area of beekeeping, and also how hard it is to remember the details of each pest or disease. This book is the answer. And, it is easy to understand. Every beekeeper will benefit from (and even enjoy) reading this book.” “Up to date information on the management of honey bee diseases found globally" “ a timely and important book … useful resource for all manners and levels of beekeeping it consolidates important information as never before ,,, should be in the library of all beekeepers“ “Honey Bee Pests and Diseases provides up-to-date information on the management of honey bee diseases found globally, not just in the U.S., Europe, or Australia. It is an important guide to keeping hives healthy and producing.” “The authors of Honey Bee Pests and Diseases, who have extensive experience as beekeepers and researchers, aim to provide beekeepers with up-to-date information on identifying and treating diseases. By incorporating beekeeping techniques from different countries, this book offers a comprehensive resource for effective disease management.”

"It is written using normal layman’s language, and as such is very easy to read, and will be a valuable addition to the library of any backyard or commercial beekeeper. There are nice, large color photos and good illustrations that really help with pest and disease identification."

"I know how hard it is to get a good grasp of this wide-ranging area of beekeeping, and also how hard it is to remember the details of each pest or disease. This book is the answer. And, it is easy to understand. Every beekeeper will benefit from (and even enjoy) reading this book."

“The new book takes the science of bee pest and diseases and translates it into lay language accessible to professional and hobby beekeepers everywhere." “presented clearly and thoroughly, making it accessible for non-specialists and specialists alike. Whether beekeeping is your hobby or profession, Honey Bee Pests and Diseases is an essential one-stop resource for colony care and management.” “The best review I can give this book after having an electronic review copy - is to say I''ll buy a paper copy. It fills a gap - all the information on diseases and pests you need, in an easily digestible form, presented by expert authors. It considers aspects of transmission that are not described well in other books, and has accurate, up to date images. Highly Recommended.” “The diseases honey bees currently face can be better managed when beekeepers eager to learn about the identification and treatment of diseases have access to the latest information “

Honey Bee Pests and Diseases provides up-to-date information on the management of honey bee diseases found globally, not just in the U.S., Europe, or Australia. Of particular interest are the explanations of how pathogens affect honey bees.
This facet of diseases is usually left out of honey bee disease books. Written in an easy to understand way, and richly illustrated with photographs and diagrams, chapters cover integrated pest management (IPM), epidemiology, viruses, brood diseases, mites, parasites, as well as other problems a colony might face.
The book is largely based on the Ph.D. research of Dr. Robert Owen, who studied the effect of bee diseases in Australia and overseas with particular reference to Varroa. Both Prof. Jean-Pierre Scheerlinck and Prof. Mark Stevenson have extensive and well-recognized experience in honey bee research.

• | Author: Jean-Pierre Y. Scheerlinck, Robert Owen, Mark Stevenson
• | Publisher: Exisle Publishing
• | Publication Date: Oct 04, 2023
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781922539601
• | ISBN-10: 1922539600