Free Books for Beekeepers

Free books for beekeepers!

The following is a list of various free ebooks and downloadable pdf files. The list is in no particular order. Enjoy!

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• Oregon State University, How to Reduce Bee Poisoning from Pesticides. Lots of information packed into a 35 page .pdf
• Colorado State University, Integrated Hive Management for Colorado Beekeepers. This book lists pests common to Colorado beehives and their treatment/prevention. Hard copies are available for free upon request.
• How Neonicotinoids Can Kill Bees. The Science Behind the Role These Insecticides Play in Harming Bees. 2nd edition; revised and expanded. By the Xerces Society.
• Bait Hives for Honeybees by Cornell Cooperative Extension
• Wintering Bees in Cold Climates: Fall Management, Preparing for Winter, How to be a Good Beekeeper in January, and Diagnosing Spring Colony Deadouts, Cornell University
• Diagnosis of Honeybee Diseases, USDA
• Anatomy of the Honey Bee by R. E. Snodgrass
• Inventory & Financial Analysis Handbook, NYS Beekeeper Tech Team
• Beekeeping calendar for the Northeast, Cornell University Master Beekeeper Program
• Best Management Practices for Hive Health: A Guide for Beekeepers by Honey Bee Health Coalition
• Managing Alternative Pollinators: A Handbook for Beekeepers, Growers, and Conservationists By Eric Mader, Marla Spivak, and Elaine Evans, Co-published by SARE and NRAES, February 2010

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• 12 months of in depth information addressing key activities and objectives
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