BEEKEEPING STUDY NOTES for the BBKA EXAMINATIONS
BEEKEEPING STUDY NOTES for the BBKA EXAMINATIONS

Author: Dawn Yates

Publisher:

Published: 2018-02-15

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 9780905652726

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This book, the Orange book, is the companion Volume 2 to its forerunner Beekeeping Study Notes for the BBKA Examinations Volume 1 (Modules 1, 2, 3 & 4), and follows an identical format addressing every topic in the syllabi of modules 5, 6, 7 & 8. It completes the series for all the BBKA examinations available to students, i.e. the green book for modules 1, 2, 3 & 4, the brown book for the Basic Examination, the red book for the Practical Examination, the blue book for the Microscopy Examination and the purple book for the Husbandry Certificate. Module 5, honeybee biology, covers some of the ground in module 4 but at the higher level required for the senior standard. This part of the syllabus where many students have difficulty. Sketches and diagrams have been included which are necessary for the examinations. It is important that candidates are able to reproduce them for examination purposes. This new edition has been re-written to incorporate module changes. The authors are very well qualified to prepare this work. They are both BBKA Examiners and Master Beekeepers well familiar with the problems that confront the students and candidates. Dawn and John Yates are both past winners of the coveted Wax Chandler Prize and are the only man and wife team to achieve this feat. Dawn is the secretary of the Plymouth Branch of the DBKA and a local honey judge. In 1996 John completed 6 years on the BBKA Examinations Board, the last three as its Chairman. He is the Devon County Education and Examination Secretary

Beekeeping Study Notes
Beekeeping Study Notes

Author: J D Yates

Publisher:

Published: 2017-05-21

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 9781912271030

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This book, the brown book, completes the series of Beekeeping Study Notes for all the British Beekeepers Association examinations, namely the green and orange volumes for the modules leading to the Intermediate and Advanced certificates, the red book for the Practical Examinationand the blue book for the Microscopy module. The Scottish Beekeepers' Association and the Federation of Irish Beekeepers' Associations have very similar examinations, namely, the Scottish Basic Beemaster Certificate and the Irish Preliminary Certificate respectively. Additional appendices have been included to provide a volume which covers the three associations basic examinations under one cover. The notes address the 61 topics in the BBKA syllabus, 3 additional topics for the SBKA syllabus and 3 additional items for the FIBKA syllabus. The examination is explained and prospective candidates should now have no fears of not knowing what to expect when face to face with the examiner. Dawn and John Yates were Examiners for all the BBKA Examinations and have examined many candidates for the Basic; they are eminently qualified to prepare these notes for future candidates. ISBN 978-1-912271-03-0

The Biology of the Honey Bee
The Biology of the Honey Bee

Author: Mark L. Winston

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Published: 1991-04-01

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 0674744209

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From ancient cave paintings of honey bee nests to modern science’s richly diversified investigation of honey bee biology and its applications, the human imagination has long been captivated by the mysterious and highly sophisticated behavior of this paragon among insect societies. In the first broad treatment of honey bee biology to appear in decades, Mark Winston provides rare access to the world of this extraordinary insect. In a bright and engaging style, Winston probes the dynamics of the honey bee’s social organization. He recreates for us the complex infrastructure of the nest, describes the highly specialized behavior of workers, queens, and drones, and examines in detail the remarkable ability of the honey bee colony to regulate its functions according to events within and outside the nest. Winston integrates into his discussion the results of recent studies, bringing into sharp focus topics of current bee research. These include the exquisite architecture of the nest and its relation to bee physiology; the intricate division of labor and the relevance of a temporal caste structure to efficient functioning of the colony; and, finally, the life-death struggles of swarming, supersedure, and mating that mark the reproductive cycle of the honey bee. The Biology of the Honey Bee not only reviews the basic aspects of social behavior, ecology, anatomy, physiology, and genetics, it also summarizes major controversies in contemporary honey bee research, such as the importance of kin recognition in the evolution of social behavior and the role of the well-known dance language in honey bee communication. Thorough, well-illustrated, and lucidly written, this book will for many years be a valuable resource for scholars, students, and beekeepers alike.

Neurobiology of Chemical Communication
Neurobiology of Chemical Communication

Author: Carla Mucignat-Caretta

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2014-02-14

Total Pages: 614

ISBN-13: 1466553413

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Intraspecific communication involves the activation of chemoreceptors and subsequent activation of different central areas that coordinate the responses of the entire organism—ranging from behavioral modification to modulation of hormones release. Animals emit intraspecific chemical signals, often referred to as pheromones, to advertise their presence to members of the same species and to regulate interactions aimed at establishing and regulating social and reproductive bonds. In the last two decades, scientists have developed a greater understanding of the neural processing of these chemical signals. Neurobiology of Chemical Communication explores the role of the chemical senses in mediating intraspecific communication. Providing an up-to-date outline of the most recent advances in the field, it presents data from laboratory and wild species, ranging from invertebrates to vertebrates, from insects to humans. The book examines the structure, anatomy, electrophysiology, and molecular biology of pheromones. It discusses how chemical signals work on different mammalian and non-mammalian species and includes chapters on insects, Drosophila, honey bees, amphibians, mice, tigers, and cattle. It also explores the controversial topic of human pheromones. An essential reference for students and researchers in the field of pheromones, this is also an ideal resource for those working on behavioral phenotyping of animal models and persons interested in the biology/ecology of wild and domestic species.

Fundamentals of Beekeeping
Fundamentals of Beekeeping

Author: T.V. Sathe

Publisher: Daya Publishing House

Published: 2014-01-01

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9789351243755

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Beekeeping business is profitable production of honey and wax and has tremendous importance at National and International scenario. The book provides foundation and minute details of basic knowledge of bees and beekeeping leading to advancement of the apiculture. Various chapters include National and International status of beekeeping, Biodiversity of bees, External morphology of bee, Anatomy of bee and Biology of bee. Thus, The book is undoubtedly rare publication on fundamentals of bees and useful guide to beekeepers, teachers, students, researchers, agriculturist and industrialists. Contents Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Biodiversity of Honeybees; Chapter 3: External Morphology of Honeybee; Chapter 4: Anatomy of Honeybee; Chapter 5: Biology of Honeybee

Basics of ... Beekeeping
Basics of ... Beekeeping

Author: Lorenzo Lorraine Langstroth

Publisher: Basics of

Published: 2014-06-22

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 9780692240670

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This classic work has been greatly enhanced and extended with both photographs and images to illustrate the many facets of Beekeeping. A guide for the aspiring apiarist. All you need to know to get started in beekeeping. In this updated edition, a compilation of advice from Langstroth, Quinby, Huber, and a number of contemporary contributors, you will find everything you need to know about Honeybees, Apiculture, Honey and Pollen, the Hive, the Apiary, Breeding, Pasturage, Feeding, Swarming, Replacing the Queen, Enemies of Bees, Colony Collapse Disorder, and the mysterious Behavior of Bees. Well illustrated.