{"product_id":"9781603583732","title":"Natural Beekeeping (Book \u0026 DVD Bundle)","description":"\u003cp\u003eToday's beekeepers face unprecedented challenges, a fact that is now front-page news with the spread of \"colony collapse disorder.\" Newly introduced pests like varroa and tracheal mites have made chemical treatment of hives standard practice, but pest resistance is building, which in turn creates demand for new and even more toxic chemicals. In fact, there is evidence that chemical treatments are making matters worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's time for a new approach. In this set, which includes the new, full-color, \u003ci\u003eNatural Beekeping, Revised and Expanded Edition\u003c\/i\u003e, and a DVD workshop, Ross Conrad brings together the best \"do no harm\" strategies for keeping honeybees healthy and productive, all of which are covered in a thoughtful, matter-of-fact way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout \u003ci\u003eNatural Beekeeping, Revised and Expanded Edition\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow revised and updated with new resources and including full-color photos throughout, \u003ci\u003eNatural Beekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e offers all the latest information in a book that has already proven invaluable for organic beekeepers. The new edition offers the same holistic, sensible alternative to conventional chemical practices with a program of natural hive management, but offers new sections on a wide range of subjects, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe basics of bee biology and anatomy;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUrban beekeeping;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying and working with queens;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eParasitic mite control; and\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHive diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlso, a completely new chapter on marketing provides valuable advice for anyone who intends to sell a wide range of hive products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNatural Beekeeping\u003c\/i\u003e covers nontoxic methods of controlling mites; eliminating American foulbrood disease without the use of antibiotics; selective breeding for naturally resistant bees; and many other detailed management techniques, which are covered in a thoughtful, matter-of-fact way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a novice looking to get started with bees, an experienced apiculturist looking for ideas to develop an integrated pest-management approach, or someone who wants to sell honey at a premium price, this is the book you've been waiting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout \u003ci\u003eNatural Beekeeping with Ross Conrad\u003c\/i\u003e (DVD):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this filmed workshop, Ross Conrad flips the script on traditional approaches by proposing a program of selective breeding and natural hive management. The video presents a comprehensive survey of natural beekeeping methods and challenges, including segments filmed in thefield. It offers practical information that every aspiring beekeeper needs to know—everything from basic hive equipment to working with your bees to harvesting and processing honey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chelsea Green Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47041574764784,"sku":"9781603583732","price":54.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781603583732_p0.jpg?v=1763825828","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781603583732","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}