Biodynamic Beekeeping: A Sustainable Way to Keep Happy, Healthy Bees

Modern beekeeping has increased honey production, but it has left bee colonies weak and vulnerable to disease. Biodynamic Beekeeping is the first book to offer practical instruction on caring for bees using biodynamic theories and methods, encouraging beekeepers to be more in tune with their bees and use biodynamic ashing techniques to combat varroa mites.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 17 September 2020
Publisher: Floris Books

Modern beekeeping, influenced by new technologies and breeding methods, has significantly increased honey production, but it has also left bee colonies weak and vulnerable to disease. The alarming decline in bee population has raised concerns about an impending ecological crisis, prompting many beekeepers to seek more sustainable ways of caring for bees.

Biodynamic Beekeeping is the first book to provide practical guidance on caring for bees through biodynamic theories and methods. By considering the influence of the movement of the stars and planets on the bees' natural habits, biodynamics encourages beekeepers to be more in tune with their bees. This includes indicating the best days to inspect colonies or gather honey.

This fascinating book offers beekeepers detailed advice and instruction on how to work more holistically, including:

Challenges and Advantages of Breeding Queen Bees: Understanding the complexities of queen bee breeding and its potential benefits for colony health.

Artificially Inducing Swarming to Propagate Colonies: Learn techniques to stimulate swarming, a natural process that helps propagate colonies.

Using Biodynamic Ashing Techniques to Combat Varroa Mites: Discover how biodynamic ashing can be used as a natural remedy to control varroa mites, a major threat to bee colonies.

Instructions for Making Winter-Feed According to Current Biodynamic Thinking: Gain insights into making winter-feed that aligns with current biodynamic principles, promoting bee health and vitality during the colder months.

By adopting biodynamic practices, beekeepers can strive to create a more harmonious and sustainable relationship with their bees. This approach not only enhances honey production but also contributes to the overall health and resilience of bee colonies, ensuring the preservation of our vital pollinators for generations to come.

Weight: 316g
Dimension: 156 x 234 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781782506744