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Mader, E.; Spivak, M.; Evans, E.
This handbook is a first-of-its-kind, step-by-step, full-color guide for rearing and managing bumble bees, mason bees, leafcutter bees, and other alternatives to honey bee pollinators. The book features 130+ color photos, 10 chapters, 7 appendices, nest construction details, parasite and disease management guidelines and a sample contract. Includes a bibliography and list of additional resources.
For Beekeepers: Detailed information on each alternative pollinator's biology and susceptibility to disease, pests and chemicals, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to rear and manage alternative pollinators.
For Growers: Guidance for understanding the business of pollination, matching pollinators to crops, and deciding how best to pollinate for successful agricultural production and pollinator protection.
For Conservationists: Easy-to-understand accounts of the honey bee's plight, the business of pollination, and what can be done to protect pollinators and our food systems.
Price: $ 23.50 Purchase
or download free pdf of book
Evans, E.; Burns, I.; Spivak, M.
In "Befriending BumbleBees", you will learn how to raise your own colonies of bumble bees. This step by step guide provides you with all the information you will need to find, capture, house, and feed the next generation of bumble bees. Bumble bees are formidable pollinators, pollinating crops such as tomatoes, cranberries, blueberries, and squash, in addition to native wildflowers. Enjoy the benefits these bees can provide to your gardens and crops while helping to support native ecosystems by encouraging populations of these amazing bees. 76 pp. Full color. For beekeepers, gardeners, nature lovers, and anyone interested in pollinators.
Price: $ 19.99 Purchase
orders of 10 or more are $11.99/book
Furgala, B.; Spivak, M.; Reuter, G.
Provides basic management principles and methods for managing wintered honey bee colonies in northern climates. Includes ten illustrations, a resource list and glossary. 68 pages. For beekeepers. entomology students, and others interested in beekeeping. A 40-minute companion video is also available.
Purchase bundled with Honey Bee Diseases & Pests : $17.50
Purchase bundled with 40-min VHS Tape Beekeeping in Northern Climates : $47.50
Purchase bundled with 40-min DVD Beekeeping in Northern Climates: $47.50
Spivak, M.; Reuter, G.
This 30-page booklet contains up-to-date information on controlling diseases, parasitic mites and other pests of honey bees. For beekeepers, entomologists, and apiculture students.
Price: $ 7.50 Purchase
Spivak, M.; Reuter, G.
Provides how-to information on biology of queens and drones, stock selection and maintenance, Doolittle method, mating yards, making queens, timing of rearing queens, and recordkeeping. Includes designs for making your own equipment. 80 pages. A companion video is also available. For hobby and commercial beekeepers and professionals who work with beekeepers.
Price: $ 15.00
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Purchase bundled with VHS Tape Successful Queen Rearing: $45.00
Purchase bundled with DVD Successful Queen Rearing: $45.00
Beekeeping manuals and videos
Bumblebees and Native Pollinators
Free-bees (lots of free and useful information!)
Our education resources for beekeepers are part of University of Minnesota Extension.
