At the Honey Bee Research Centre, we have a variety of apiculture educational tools and literature available for purchase:
- The Beekeeper’s Checklist
- How-To Beekeeping Video Series
- Bee Friendly Garden Brochure
- Honey Bee Diseases and Pests
- Ontario Beekeeping Manual
- Integrated Pest Management for Beekeeping in Ontario
- Advanced Integrated Pest Management for Beekeeping in Ontario
- Elemental Genetics And Breeding For The Honey Bee
- Hive Life Photos
The Beekeeper’s Checklist
Our list of suggested beekeeping activities throughout the year. We offer a one-page laminated version of the information offered here on our website.
How-To Beekeeping Video Series
Our “how-to” beekeeping video series is available for purchase on a USB flash drive.
Bee Friendly Garden Brochure
Our ‘Creating a Bee Friendly Garden’ brochure is a great resource to distribute at any event with gardeners and beekeepers in attendance. We have them available for purchase in multiples of 25 or more.
Honey Bee Diseases and Pests
A full-colour, comprehensive guide to honey bee diseases, pests and predators. This book discusses the history, biology, identification and treatments of each topic and is a must-have reference for new and experienced beekeepers.
Available in English and Spanish.
Ontario Beekeeping Manual
The ‘Ontario Beekeeping Manual‘ is produced by the Ontario Beekeepers’ Association Technology-Transfer Program. This book provides a great overview of honey bee biology, beekeeping equipment and beekeeper responsibilities throughout the year.
This is a fantastic resource for new beekeepers and a good reference for anyone who already keeps honey bees.
Elemental Genetics and Breeding for the Honey Bee
Dr. Ernesto Guzman’s textbook, Elemental Genetics and Breeding for the Honey Bee, is available for purchase. It describes the fundamentals of genetics and practical ways of applying these genetic principles to honey bee breeding.
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Integrated Pest Management For Beekeeping in Ontario
“Integrated Pest Management for Beekeeping in Ontario” is produced by the Ontario Beekeepers’ Association Technology-Transfer Program. This book reviews the pests and diseases that can affect honey bees, and provides a comprehensive overview of current treatments and management techniques.
Advanced Integrated Pest Management for Beekeeping in Ontario
‘Advanced Integrated Pest Management for Beekeeping in Ontario‘ is produced by the Ontario Beekeepers’ Association Technology-Transfer Program. This book reviews the principles of IPM, the advanced biology of parasites and diseases that can affect honey bees, and discusses the importance of concepts such as bee nutrition, bio security, record keeping, and sampling.
Hive Life Photos
Hive Life photos designed for apiculture education are available for purchase. They are available in a set of 4 or 10 photos with normal conditions and a set of 10 photos with abnormal conditions either framed or unframed.
Sets include a legend that describes the unique features of each photo.
