Wildflower 465 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 NZ Publications.......I am told there are a few books that Bee Keepers would consider their Bee Keepers Bible. Some published a long time ago.... Favourites anyone? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor Gillbanks 6,846 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Practical Beekeeping in NZ. Matheson Control of Varroa in NZ (the little green book) - MAF Elimination of AFB control without the use of drugs. - Goodwin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kirsty 38 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Yip those above. Im yet to find a decent NZ Top-Bar beekeeping book but of all the ones ive read so far (loads) this UK one is the best by far: Top-Bar Beekeeping, Organic Practices for HoneyBee Health by Les Crowder & Heather Harrell. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tristan 4,362 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 queen bee: biology, rearing and breeding - david woodward very good even if your not into queen breeding. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wildflower 465 Posted October 23, 2015 Author Share Posted October 23, 2015 Practical Beekeeping in NZ. MathesonControl of Varroa in NZ (the little green book) - MAF Elimination of AFB control without the use of drugs. - Goodwin Awesome Ta. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grant 4,298 Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 That a good list so far. The important thing is to ensure its suitable for NZ. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwi Bee 589 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 For START I recommend to read a local book. They are ALWAYS about local beekeeping. Ones you are familiar with working hives and have good understanding of bkping methods is good to read foreign literature too, to get a wider view. A favorite one - Beekeeping in NZ, 1975 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tudor 1,568 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 My book: Easy Bee keeping for hobbyists in New Zealand is very rough and ready and being updated every few days. Free ! This stage of development is aimed at new bee keepers, and it will mature over time. Please give me feedback. It may not be seen as the bible, but it is another view of bee keeping for hobby bee keepers. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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