The Honey Bee Solution to Varroa. A practical guide for beekeepers
| AUTHOR | Riley, Steve |
| PUBLISHER | Northern Bee Books (03/14/2024) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
The Honey Bee Solution to Varroa explains the practical steps beekeepers can take to identify and select for easily observable Varroa-resistant traits
in their colonies. The science behind the bees' mechanisms for controlling their mite populations is explained, in what is a bee-led solution to the biggest challenge facing the European honey bee.
About the author
Steve Riley is the current Chair and Education Officer at Westerham Beekeepers, a club in the south-east of England. He is a member of the "Path to Varroaresistance in the UK" team that launched the education and science website: www.varroaresistant.uk in April 2023. He presents on "Identifying Varroaresistance Traits" to beekeeping associations around the UK, including sessions and seminars at the BBKA Spring Convention and National Honey Show.
The Honey Bee Solution to Varroa explains the practical steps beekeepers can take to identify and select for easily observable Varroa-resistant traits
in their colonies. The science behind the bees' mechanisms for controlling their mite populations is explained, in what is a bee-led solution to the biggest challenge facing the European honey bee.
About the author
Steve Riley is the current Chair and Education Officer at Westerham Beekeepers, a club in the south-east of England. He is a member of the "Path to Varroaresistance in the UK" team that launched the education and science website: www.varroaresistant.uk in April 2023. He presents on "Identifying Varroaresistance Traits" to beekeeping associations around the UK, including sessions and seminars at the BBKA Spring Convention and National Honey Show.