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Bees of The World: Book Review

February 3, 2023 Ann Chilcott 2 Comments

Introduction to Solitary & Social Bees. Before we review Laurence Packer’s latest book , I want explain what sociality in…

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Posted in: Bees of the world., book review, honey bees, Pollinators Filed under: bees, honey bees, How to identify any bee, Professor Laurence Packer, social bees, solitary bees

Removing Bees Safely: Book Review.

January 20, 2023 Ann Chilcott 3 Comments

Have you ever been asked to remove a colony of honey bees from a building? I have; lots of times,…

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Posted in: bee removal, Beekeeping Equipment, book review Filed under: Bee Removers UK, Clive Stewart, health & safety for bee removals, insurance for bee removals, legal aspects of bee removal, Nothern Bee Books., Removing bees from buildings, Stuart Roberts, Westart Apiaries

Food Safety for Beekeepers: Book Review.

October 7, 2022 Ann Chilcott 2 Comments

I find our UK honey regulations tricky with so much confusing conversation and advice about around what could be a…

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Posted in: book review, Food Safety, Hive insulation., Overwintering bees, UK Honey Regulations Filed under: Andy Pedley book review, food safety, hive storm damage, overwintering 2 queens, UK honey regulations

A New Varroa Manual- Review.

August 19, 2022 Ann Chilcott 3 Comments

Apiary News. The hot dry spell broke a few days ago. Desiccated pale blonde lawns are greening up and the…

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Posted in: Bee Forage., book review, Varroa Filed under: Dr Kirsty Stainton, Eucryphia species for nectar, Forage for honey bees, Varroa Management Review

The Mind of a Bee Reviewed.

July 22, 2022 Ann Chilcott 9 Comments

The Mind of a Bee, – by Lars Chittka Published: 2022 by Princeton University Press ISBN: 978-0-691-18047-2 ISBN (e-book) 978-0-691-23624-7…

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Posted in: book review, Pollen Identification Filed under: Lars Cittka's "MInd of a Bee" Review, Leafacutter Bee Forage

Insectpedia by Eric R. Eaton: Review

April 29, 2022 Ann Chilcott 4 Comments

I was very pleased to be invited by Princeton University Press to review this new book on insects by Eric…

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Posted in: Beekeeping Education, book review, equipment, other insects, Varroa Treatment Filed under: Formic Pro varroa treatment, Insectpedia by Eric R. Eaton: review, wax foundation maker, wild colony rescue update

Book Review by Professor Tom Seeley & Literature Review on Genetic Diversity in Honey Bees.

April 1, 2022 Ann Chilcott 18 Comments

Wild Honey Bees; review by Tom Seeley. This week we start with a review of a recently published book full…

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Posted in: book review, Darwinian beekeeping, Honey Bee Genetic Diversity, wild bees Filed under: Feeding fondant, Wild Honey Bee; book review by Professor Seeley

Sue Remenyi’s Book Review, and Drone Mating Behaviour Part 3.

January 21, 2022 Ann Chilcott 2 Comments

Book Review. Sue Remenyi has been keeping bees in England for 10 years. As in all specialist hobbies and crafts,…

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Posted in: Biology for beekeepers, book review, Drone biology and physiology., Mating Behaviour Filed under: Book review, honey bee mating behaviour, Sue Remenyi's glossary of beekeeping terms, the drone and vision

Margaret Anne Adams’ Book Launch: The Review.

December 31, 2021 Ann Chilcott 24 Comments

I was very excited earlier in the year to know that Margaret Anne was taking on the challenge of filling…

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Posted in: book review, Botany for beekeepers, Making pollen slides, Microscopy for beekeepers. Filed under: identifying pollen from flowers, Indentifying pollen in loads and honey, making pollen slides, Margaret Anne Adams' book launch, microscopy for beekeepers

Apiary News & Book Review.

May 21, 2021 Ann Chilcott 8 Comments

With slightly warmer weather this week, the supers are filling with nectar, at long last. From the cabbagey odour and…

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Posted in: Bees for Development, book review, swarm control Filed under: apiary hygiene, English Pastoral review, James Rebanks, nucleus method of swarm control, wild comb

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