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BOCKSHELF The hive and the honey bee Dadant & Sons Inc, M Graham.
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Insects, plants and microclimate
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Slough, UK; Richmond Publishing Co Ltd, Naturalists Handbooks 15 (1991) 68 pp. Paperback.
edition) 1324 pp. Hardback. Available from IBRA price 28.00.
A guide for anyone endeavouring to make scientific investigation of the effects of local
1324 pages packed wth beekeeping information. 27 chapters written by 33 world
most valuable up-to-date reference wok for bekeepers. The chapters on honey bee forage, equipment and hive management relate to North America but much of the other information is widely applicable. Very good value for money.
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Chapter introduces the concept of microclimate. Chapter 2 gives greater depth and manages to simplify some of the physics involved. Subsequent chapters explain the effects of microclimate on plants and insects and how to measure these, giving very clear practical guidance. Good information on constructing your own equipment is given. Also provided are useful addresses and further references, as well as a very brief introduction to insect identification.
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climate (eg temperature, humidity, wind speed) on plants and insects.
A useful, readable book for those doing field research on bees or other insects.
The authors aim to present the honey bee as it lives in its social unit, which they call a colonial superorganism. Luckily the first chapter answers the question “What is a superorganism?” Subsequent chapters explain the biology of the honey bee colony as a whole (rather than individual bees) by using modern biological analysis. Definitely a book for the apicultural scientist rather than the beekeeper.
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A well illustrated guide to candle making methods suitable for small-scale producers, or working at home. Highly recommended and good value.
A handbook of beekeeping by H
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Hebden Bridge, UK; Northern Bee Books pp. Paperback. Available from
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A useful text but relating mainly to British beekeeping.
