LEADER 03560nam 22004813 450 001 9910985633203321 005 20240710080302.0 010 $a9781779560322 010 $a177956032X 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC31520731 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL31520731 035 $a(CKB)32691708700041 035 $a(Exl-AI)31520731 035 $a(OCoLC)1446134445 035 $a(EXLCZ)9932691708700041 100 $a20240710d2024 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcnu|||||||| 181 $ctxt$2rdacontent 182 $cc$2rdamedia 183 $acr$2rdacarrier 200 10$aApiculture 205 $a1st ed. 210 1$aBurlington :$cArcler Education Inc,$d2024. 210 4$dİ2024. 215 $a1 online resource (272 pages) 311 08$a9781774699010 311 08$a177469901X 327 $aCover -- Half Title -- Title Page -- Copyright -- About the Authors -- Table of Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Acronyms -- Acknoledgement -- Preface -- Chapter 1: Introduction To Apiculture -- Overview -- History -- Importance of Bee Keeping -- Challenges of Beekeeping -- Bees and Pollination -- Decline of Bee Populations -- Habitat Loss -- Tips To Promote Pollinators -- Chapter 2: Honeybees -- Introduction -- Bee Anatomy -- The Apis Genus -- The Biology -- Chapter 3: Beekeeping Equipment -- Introduction -- Equipment -- Beehives -- Chapter 4: Apiary Management -- Overview -- General Practices -- Safety and Preparation -- Apiary Maintenance -- Colony Management -- Chapter 5: Bee Nutrition -- Introduction -- Bee Nutrition Requirements -- Honey Plants and Pollen Plants -- Nutrition Summary Per Season -- Chapter 6: Bee Pest and Diseases -- Introduction -- Varroa Mites and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) -- American Foulbrood -- Chalkbrood -- Sac-Brood -- Nosema -- Honey Bee Tracheal Mite (HBTM) -- Wax Moth -- Small Hive Beetle (SGB) -- Yellow Jackets, Hornets, and Wasps -- Ants -- Birds -- Mammals -- Humans -- Other Insects -- Rodents and Small Mammals -- Large Mammals -- Chapter 7: Beekeeping with Common Species -- Introduction -- Beekeeping Products -- Beekeeping with Oriental Honeybees (Apis Cerana) -- Beekeeping with European Honeybee (Apis Mellifera) -- The Marketing of Bee Product -- References -- Index -- Back Cover. 330 $aThis book provides a comprehensive guide to apiculture, focusing on the management practices necessary for successful beekeeping. It covers various aspects such as bee species, beekeeping equipment, apiary management, bee nutrition, and pest and disease control. The book highlights the ecological importance of honeybees in pollinating crops and the challenges they face, including climate change and pests like Varroa mites. It also discusses the nutritional requirements of bees and offers solutions for managing their health. The authors, Nekesah T. Wafullah and Kuria C. Munene, bring their extensive expertise in agriculture to provide practical strategies for enhancing beekeeping productivity and sustainability. This resource is intended for beekeepers, agricultural professionals, and anyone interested in the ecological role of bees.$7Generated by AI. 606 $aHoneybee$7Generated by AI 606 $aPollination$7Generated by AI 615 0$aHoneybee 615 0$aPollination 700 $aWafullah$b Nekesah T$01794168 701 $aMunene$b Kuria C$01794169 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910985633203321 996 $aApiculture$94334719 997 $aUNINA