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MAAREC Beekeepers Resource Manual - The complete guide for teaching introductory beekeeping. Can be viewed on-line or a paperbound book version is available for $10.00 Contact Maryann Frazier (mailto:mxt15@psu.edu) , Department of Entomology, 501 Ag Science & Industries Bldg., Penn State, University Park, PA 16802 or Dewey M. Caron, Department of Entomology, University of Delaware, 250 Townsend Bldg., Newark, DE 19717.
Beekeeping Basics (Formerly Fundamentals of Beekeeping) - Text covers the basics of beginning beekeeping. $7.50. Information on managing parasites, pests and diseases; honey production and processing; pollination; handling beeswax; pollen trapping; and a guide to important floral sources. (on-line pdf version) Available from Penn State Publication Distribution Center, 112 Ag Admin Bldg., University Park, PA 16802 Phone 814-865-6713
Honey Bee Parasites, Pests and Predators & Diseases - Handy 88-page field guide identifies (over 100 full-color photographs) and describes treatments for most problems commonly encountered by honey bee keepers. $9.00 Available from Penn State Publication Distribution Center, 112 Ag Admin Bldg., University Park, PA 16802 Phone 814-865-6713
Honey Bee Biology & Beekeeping - Text book of honey bee biology and beekeeping (355 pgs, 21 chapters w/ excellent illustrations) appropriate for college-level course or for short courses on beekeeping. $30 . Available from author Dewey M. Caron, Dept of Entomology, 250 Townsend Hall, U of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716 Phone 302-831-8883. (Powerpoint Preview: Chapter 1 and Chapter 12)
Africanized Honey Bee in the Americas $10 Available from author Dewey M. Caron, Dept of Entomology, 250 Townsend Hall, U of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716 Phone 302-831-8883.
Observation Bee Hives $20 Available from author Dewey M. Caron, Dept of Entomology, 250 Townsend Hall, U of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716 Phone 302-831-8883
Why Honey Bees? - Video for public on the importance of honey bees and current challenges beekeepers face. $35.00. Available from Penn State Publication Distribution Center, 112 Ag Admin Bldg., University Park, PA 16802 Phone 814-865-6713
Varroa Mites: Life Cycle, Detection, and Control - A 13-minute video describing details of varroa mite biology and control. Available from Penn State Publication Distribution Center, 112 Ag Admin Bldg., University Park, PA 16802 Phone 814-865-6713
Honey Bee Biology & Beekeeping - Powerpoint presentation to accompany the 21 chapters of introductory textbook of same title. Includes illustrations of book plus additional pictures and major points. See Introductory Chapter and first chapter on beekeeping on-line. $20. Available from author Dewey M. Caron, Dept. of Entomology, 250 Townsend Hall, University of Delaware 19716 Phone 302-831-8883.
