Description
The Healthy Guide by The British Beekeeping Association
This Healthy Hive Guide is intended to help you identify the problems in your hive. Not all problems manifest themselves in exactly the same way every time. It is sometimes enough for beekeepers to recognise that they may have a problem with their bees in order to seek help. This book is an excellent resource and should be in the tool kit of every beekeeper. The book is ring bound, wipe clean and should fit exactly in the pocket of your bee suit so you can take it with you to the apiary.
“The brood of honey bees, in particular, is attacked by many diseases. These diseases will weaken a colony, thereby decreasing its value for honey production and crop pollination. Every beekeeper should be able to identify the different brood diseases, in order to provide early treatments. ….. Every beekeeper should own, and carefully read, this excellent book.” – Thomas D Seeley
This book has been commissioned by the British Beekeepers’ Association and supported by Bee Diseases Insurance Ltd., Vita (Europe) Ltd and Advance Science.
Summery on the back reads…
“This revised edition of the HHG is provided to help both new and experienced beekeepers identify problems within their honey bee hives. Each of the images has a short explanation. However, it is clear that not all problems manifest themselves in exactly the same way every time. It is sometimes enough for beekeepers to recognise that they may have a problem and therefore seek help and further advice from more experienced beekeepers, their local associations or national organisations.
This book introduces the reader to all areas of pests and diseases, and how to recognise and deal with potential problems within the hive.
- Authors hold the highest qualification in British beekeeping
- Designed for both new and experienced beekeepers
- Covers all aspects of beekeeping pests and diseases
- Beautifully illustrated throughout, with many specially shot images
Dan Basterfield runs his family bee farm, is a Master Beekeeper and one of the few who holds the National Diploma in Beekeeping.
Roger Cullum-Kenyon is a qualified designer and photographer who has been a beekeeper on and off since childhood.
Ivor Davis is a past chairman and president of the BBKA, a teacher, and Master Beekeeper who holds the National Diploma in Beekeeping.
British Beekeepers Association supporting bees and beekeepers“
