Varroa Management by Kirsty Stainton Honey Farming The accidental introduction of the

The accidental introduction of the Asian hornet or more accurately the yellow-legged hornet into France and South Korea over ten years ago and its subsequent spread to neighbouring countries has been worrying both governments and beekeepers alike

beekeeping equipment and beekeeping methods have developed over the centuries

It will interest readers from pollination management through bee biologists to those with an interest in agro-technologies

In Britain we currently get a premium price for home-produced honey (the envy of beekeepers in many other parts of the world) and it is our responsibility to see that we bring a top quality product to market

Varroa Management by Kirsty Stainton Honey Farming The accidental introduction of theThis resource will provide you with everything you need to know for practical management of Varroa mites, it is the essential user guide to Varroa treatments. In this guide you will learn: Why Varroa mites are such a serious pest of honey bees How to spot signs that a honey bee colony is carrying a high mite burden How to perform regular monitoring for Varroa mites How to choose the correct treatment for the time of year and colony conditions The