MEMÒRIES D'UNA ABELLA

Memòries d'una abella és un llibre diferent. Un text on l'autor explica en primera persona els seus neguits d'abella, un insecte maltractat per una humanitat insensible i explotadora. 

 

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MANUAL DE APICULTURA

 La apicultura es la ciencia que se dedica al cultivo de abejas, una tradición milenaria que consiste en cuidar un enjambre de abejas dentro de colmenas, obteniendo de ellas un excedente, la miel. También se obtienen otros productos naturales como propóleos, polen, jalea real y medicinas. Es un trabajo del que uno se puede beneficiar económicamente si se trabaja con cuidado y dedicación. Ser apicultor es una ocupación apasionante, pues es necesaria cierta sensibilidad y preocupación por el medio ambiente, la biodiversidad, la salud de los animales y el ser humano. La abeja apis mellifera es la especie con mayor distribución en el mundo. Las abejas desarrollan una actividad fundamental para la alimentación del ser humano y los animales: la polinización; sin ésta labor, bajaría considerablemente la productividad de las cosechas y la flora silvestre. Además, aporta dos productos importantes para la humanidad: la cera y la miel.

Accés al Manual de apicultura

 

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MEMÒRIES D'UNA ABELLA

 

El meu nom és Esteve Miràngels i Feixas i sóc llicenciat en Ciències Veterinàries per la UAB des de l'any 1994. Com a veterinari estic especialitzat en apicultura, exercint com a consultor i tècnic apícola des del 1998. Durant tots aquests anys he compaginat la meva activitat clínica amb l'assessorament de múltiples associacions apícoles de Catalunya, Andorra i les Illes Balears. Actualment em dedico a la divulgació apícola i a l'assessorament de petits apicultors que aposten decididament per una apicultura sostenible i ecològica.

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ÍNDEX

QUI SÓC, D’ON VINC

•Sóc abella, sí i ... •Paratge de postal •Un gra de sorra •Tornar a néixer •Instints d’una vida programada

DISCIPLINADA I POLIVALENT

•Bressol d’immadurs •Enginyeria gaudiniana •Un núvol d’olors •Transhumància obligada •Injusta mala fama

PLENITUD EN LA MADURESA

•Pràctiques de vol •Mutualisme bidireccional •Compartint troballes •Tresors de la natura •Tremolem juntes

AGONIA ECOLÒGICA

•Mèrit de tothom •Fam al món •Perill en el cel •Memòria genètica •Bioindicadors

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“los apicultores necesitamos

pensar como las abejas”

Julio Rivas, mestre abellaire

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BIODYNAMIC BEEKEEPING

"I commend this book to not only experienced beekeepers who would like to transition to a more bee-friendly approach, but also beginners who, while having access in some form to instruction about basic beekeeping, do not want to be steered into the conventional, mechanistic apiculture that new generations of beekeepers are increasingly finding unsatisfactory."

David Heaf

 

Author of The Bee-friendly Beekeeper & Natural Beekeeping with the Warré Hive

 

Many beekeepers today, faced with an alarming decline in the bee population, are looking for a more sustainable way to care for their hives. Biodynamic methods, which consider the influence of the stars and planets on bee activity and habitats, offer an approach which helps foster happier and healthier bees.

 

In this fascinating book, biodynamic beekeeping expert Matthias Thun shares advice and knowledge gained from more than 50 years' experience of keeping bees, including:

 

• Which days are better for inspecting colonies and which days for gathering honey

 

• The challenges and advantages of breeding queen bees

 

• How to artificially induce swarming to propagate colonies

 

• How to use biodynamic ashing techniques to combat varroa mites

 

• Instructions for making winter feeds according to current biodynamic thinking

 

Ideal for both experienced beekeepers seeking to convert to biodynamic methods and current biodynamic beekeepers, this readable book offers a unique and personal insight into the theory and practice of biodynamic beekeeping.

 

Matthias Thun (1948-2020)

 

The son of biodynamic pioneer Maria Thun, was an international expert on biodynamic beekeeping with over 50 years' experience.

 

Contents

 

Foreword by David Heaf

 

The Start of the Bee Year

 

Caring for Bees According to Cosmic Rhythms

 

The First Spring Inspection

 

The Building Frame

 

The Urge to Swarm

 

The colony is allowed to swarm

 

Preventing the swarm but retaining the young queens

 

Preventing the swarm but swarm cells are not required for breeding queens

 

Controlling and preventing the swarm urge

 

The Marburg box

 

Colony Regeneration and Propagation

 

Natural increase in colony numbers

 

Prime swarm at the site of the parent colony

 

Artificial colony increase

 

Colony reproduction with bred queens

 

Various options for colony reproduction

 

Breeding Queen Bees

 

Breeding in queenless colonies

 

Breeding in queen-right colonies

 

Queen reproduction through deliberate use of the swarming instinct

 

Honeycomb Construction

 

Natural comb constructio

 

Foundation

 

The use of natural comb and comb built with foundation

 

Changing over to natural comb

 

Building in the honey chamber

 

The age of foundation Wax

 

Conclusion

 

Honey

 

Nectar

 

Processing the honey

 

Types of honey and their uses

 

Feeding in Winter

 

Bee Diseases

 

Brood disease

 

Adult bee diseases

 

Diseases that harm both brood and adult bee

 

Methods of Ash Usage

 

Potentising the ash

 

The application of ground (dynamised) ash

 

Varroa and drones

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FELIÇ SANT JORDI 2020

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MEMÓRIES D'UNA ABELLA

Ecolluita us presenta aquesta novetat editorial, el nou llibre de l'Esteve Miràngels. En ell, aquest veterinari especialitzat en abelles, narra la història d'una abella en primera persona, una abella maltractada pels abusos negligents d'una humanitat que està fent malbé la biosfera. Un relat adaptat a tots els públics i amb la ferma voluntat de crear consciència ecològica.

Accés al pròleg del llibre i per a la seva comanda.

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BREEDING SUPER BEES

Steve Taber spent a life time with bees – both in his native America and in Europe. It is not wrong to say that he forgot more about breeding than most people ever knew – and even then he knew more!! John Phipps the Editor of The Beekeepers Quarterly said that “If Steve said something you could always reckon on it being accurate” What a recommendation for a book.

1. Queen Rearing
2. The Value of Drones to the Beekeeper
3. Rearing Honey Bees When You Need Them: Work with H. K Poole
4. Pollen -Mixtures, Placement and Feeding

Written by Steve Taber 

Published by Northern Bee Books

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NO BEES, NO LIFE

by Peter Kosmus, Boštjan Noě and Karolina Vrtaěnik together with the 66 most important names in the field of beekeeping from 32 countries.

The authors wrote this book to present bees and their great importance for the environment and people in an accessible way. Bees provide us with excellent bee products (honey, beeswax, pollen, royal jelly ... ), but their essential role is to pollinate plants, which supplies us with one third of our food. Besides being vital for food production, pollination also preserves plant diversity and thus influences ecosys­tems that give us oxygen, fuel, clean water, air, regulate the weather, the climate ... In addition to that, bees are a part of our lives in many other ways. 

The book covers various topics, such as the history of bees, bee products, the impor­tance of continuous education of beekeepers, the importance of bees and reasons for their endangerment in certain parts of the world. It describes various types of beekeeping around the world, but also apitherapy and apitourism that have de­veloped especially in the recent period. The book also describes the significance of bees in religion and how bees can serve as an example of an exemplary life centred around values. It also contains a text on how beekeeping can help disabled people. 

The purpose of the book is to raise awareness about the dependence of people on bees and nature. Thus, the book speaks to every individual, community or company and shows them how they can contribute to better conditions for the survival of bees. 

The book is intended for a wide readership, including those who do not know much about bees, and those who do and would like to learn more. 

Basic information about the book and its authors, and feedback are available at https://beebooks.si

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BEESWAX ALCHEMY

By Petra Ahnert

Create Natural Beeswax Products for Health and Home: Make your own candles, soap, balms, salves, and home dêcor from the hive.

‘THIS IS THE BOOK I’ve been waiting thirty years for. Excellent instructions. Bountiful information. Beautifully done’. Kim Flottum, Editor Bee Culture Magazine. 

Chapter 1, The Wax:

• Candle Wax
• Beekeepers Wax
• White Wax
• Insider Tips

Chapter 2, Candle Making:

• Rolled Candles
• Rolled Taper Candles
• Rolled Pillar Candles
• Wicking
• Folded Candles
• Votive Candles
• Folded Pillar Candles
• Hand-Dipped Candles
• Hand-Dipped Taper Candles
• Hand-Dipped Birthday Candles

Chapter 3, Balms and Bars:

• Basic Lip Balm
• Lip Balm with Butters
• Lip Gloss
• Solid Body-Care Bars
• Solid Lotion Bar
• Message Bar
• Cuticle Cream
• Heel Balm
• Chest Rub
• Non Petroleum Jelly

Chapter 4, Salves Creams and Scrubs:

• Salve Master Recipe
• Oil Herbal Infusion
• All-Purpose Salve
• Cracked Skin Salve
• Burn Salve
• Itch Soother
• Rosebud Salve
• Woodworkers Salve
• Icy Joint and Muscle Balm
• Emulsifying Sugar Scrub
• Beeswax Cream
• Solid Natural Perfumes
• Solid Perfume Master Recipe
• Perfume Essential Oil Blends

Chapter 5, Soaps:

• Starter Recipe ((No beeswax or honey)
• Honey Beeswax Soap (Cold Process recipe)
• Honey, Oats, and Beeswax Soap (Hot process recipe)

Chapter 6, Home Products:

• Beeswax Ornaments
• Beeswax Dipped Leaves
• Beeswax Pinecone
• Firestarters Beeswax Luminaries
• Cutting Board Conditioner
• Solid Wood Polish
• Wood Conditioner Cream
• Beeswax Furniture Polish
• Waxed Fabric
• Waterproof Sneakers
• Waxed Cotton Sandwich Wraps
• Beading and Sewing
• Thread Conditioner

Chapter 7, Beeswax Art:

• Batik
• Encaustic

Chapter 8, Ingredients Guide:

• Butters
• Oils
• Miscellaneous
• Fatty Acid Glossary
• Herbs
• Essential Oils

Nothern bee books

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MEMÒRIES D'UNA ABELLA

Des d'Ecolluita us presentem en primícia un nou treball de l'Esteve Miràngels, un llibre escrit en primera persona des de l'òptica d'una abella maltractada per una humanitat insensible i mancada d'escrúpols.

L'entrega d'aquest llibre serà periòdica i a partir de petits fragments que apareixerant periòdicament en el twitter de l'autor (@estevemirangels) i en el bloc (https://memoriesabella.blogspot.com.es).

Ecolluita

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THE BEE BOOK BOOK

A quite excellent and very readable account of the ‘how’ and ‘why’ and ‘worth’ of bee book collection.

Geoff Lawes has written a book based on a lifetime of collecting bee book of great value to bibliophiles. He describes clearly the necessary approaches to a collection, the value of editions and condition. A manual for bee book collectors explaining all one would wish to know as one moves from one book to a library of books on the subject. the author discusses books as an investment, book collecting know-how, restoration and how values are determined.

Contents:

• The scope and purpose of the collecting impulse Famous public collections
• The range of bee books
• Bibliography
• Books as an investment
• Book-collecting 'know how’
• Restoration of books and repair
• How book values are determined
• Acquisition and dealing
• Care of books
• The story of bee-writing
• Books published overseas
• Books translated into English
• Bee Books as literature
• Recent 20th century bee books
• Ephemera
• Acknowledgements and Parting Words

Nothern Bee Books

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HONEY FARMING

One of the great bee books of the last century. It ranks and is perhaps a better read than the titles from Brother Adam and Donald Sims.

It is written from experience of keeping large numbers of stocks over many many years. He gives the reader an insight to the craft - like no other.

The bees are now in bed - use the Winter months to improve your knowledge of the craft!

Contents:

• Retrospect 
• Essentials 
• Climate, Pasturage, & Apiaries 
• Apiary Equipment
• Breeding Bees
• The Passing Seasons
• Swarm Control & Summer Work 
• The Introduction of Queen Bees
• Moving Bees
• Heather 
• Harvest 
• Diseases and Pests
• For Beginners

Nothern bee books

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THE ASIAN HORNET

Threats, Biology & Expansion

Confirmed sighting in Devon - These deadly Asian hornets have now invaded the UK and pose threat to Britain’s honey bees!!!

The accidental introduction of the Asian hornet or more accurately the yellow-legged hornet into France and South Korea over ten years ago and its subsequent spread to neighbouring countries has been worrying both governments and beekeepers alike. Many people are now seeking more information on this new threat to our beloved honey bees. Hornet biology is very different to that of honey bees and this can lead to misunderstandings and false assumptions. So, this book is aimed at anyone wanting to learn more about hornets, why the Asian hornet possesses such a threat, and what you can do about it.

While the natural history of hornets makes their eradication impossible, it is important that all interested parties are well informed about their biology and potential impact. The Asian hornet will continue to expand its range into new countries irrespective of the measures taken, so education is the best way to lessen their impact.

This book aims to cover all the key aspects of the hornets’ biology including the impact they have on both people and honey bees. The information presented is gained from various sources during the many years I studied hornets in Asia (mainly Japan), and more recently via the ever-expanding scientic literature on the spread and impact of the Asian hornet both in France and South Korea.

Contents 

• Preface
  • My first encounter with hornets


• 1. General Introduction to Hornets & Yellow-Jackets
  • Hornets & wasps, so what is the difference?
  • Hornets and yellow-jackets of the world
  • Hornets and yellow-jackets of Europe


• 2. Hornet & Yellow-Jacket Invasions
  • Accidental introductions of wasps and hornets around the world 
  • What traits helps wasps to invade
  • The Asian hornet and its European cousins
  • The Asian hornets’ arrival in France and subsequent spread
  • The Asian hornets’ arrival in the UK
  • Was the Asian hornet eradicated from the UK?
  • The Asian hornets’ arrival in South Korea and subsequent spread


• 3. Hornet Life Cycle
  • Introduction 
  • Hibernation (Oct/Nov to April) 
  • Post-hibernation migrations 
  • The embryo nest (April/May-June), solitary period 
  • Protection of the embryo nest from ants 
  • Queen usurpation 
  • Cooperative period (June) 
  • The worker nest (June-August) or polyethnic period
  • Colony relocation
  • Reproductive phase (September-October)
  • Mating 
  • Colony decline phase (October-November) 
  • Nest Thermoregulation 
  • Diet 


• 4. Hornet Preditors & Pests
  • Predators of Hornets
  • Internal parasites of Hornets


• 5. Hornets as Pests, Food & Control Methods
  • Introduction 
  • Hornets attacking Eastern honey bees 
  • Hornets attacking Western honey bees 
  • Hornets as stinging insects 
  • Hornets as pests of fruit crops 
  • Hornets as food for humans 
  • Hornet control methods 
  • Protecting your honey bee colonies 
  • The future 


• MORE INFORMATION
• Further reading (books) 
• Further reading (scientific papers)

NOTHERN BEE BOOKS

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WHAT ON EARTH? BEES

Explore, create and investigate.

Encouraging children to connect with and discover the world around them.

Bees are a vital part of our planet. What on earth are they all about?

• Explore the different types of bees and how they make honey
• Investigate the best flowers for bees by making a nectar cafe
• Create a bumble bee home and learn how to dance like a bee!
• Make your own fuzzy bee
• Grow wild flowers to attract bees
• Make a water dish for thirsty bees
• Find out what beekeepers do with honey
• Make a nectar cafe
• Dance like a bee! 

CONTENTS:

• Bumble bees
• Shake it like a buzzing bee
• Make a bumble bee 'n' bee 
• Make a fuzzy bumble bee 
• Make a mining bee egg burrow 
• Make a solitary bee home 
• Bee-ing protective 
• SAVING BEES: 
  • Bee careful! 
  • Make a seed bomb 
  • Why do bees need water? 
  • Make a water dish 
  • Saving bees and elephants 
  • Honey flapjacks

NOTHERN BEE BOOKS

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HONEY, HARVESTING & EXTRACTING

by Somerville, Winner & Frost

AG Guide: A Practical Handbook from the NSW Government, Department of Primary Industries.

We have recently taken into stock the third title in the Australian series "Ag Guide, A Practical Handbook". This book informs beekeepers of best practices so that their hard work results in a product of optimum quality. It also informs beekeepers of the threats to honey quality which can occur through poor handling skills or poor design of facilities.

Reasons for being aware of the best ways to handle the product include food quality and food safety.

• Honey – harvesting and extracting by Doug Somerville and Bill Winner is the latest volume in a Practical Handbook series from the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries. 
• Dr. Somerville is Technical Specialist for the NSW Department and Bill Winner Relations Officer for Capitano Honey – the major commercial Australian exporter. 
• The book deals in depth with removing and extracting honey under the best possible conditions and may be seen as a reference manual for all serious beekeepers. 
• It covers extraction premises and their design, the process and maintaining honey quality throughout.
• A4: 122 pages fully illustrated throughout in full colour.

This is a very important volume for those who are considering to or presently sell their honey. 
 

CONTENTS:

PART A: HIVE TO EXTRACTION

• CHAPTER 1: SAFETY
  • Introduction 
  • Responsibilities 
  • Hazard identification
  • Manual handling
  • Machinery and equipment
  • Working in isolation
  • Hazardous substances
  • Electrical safety


• CHAPTER 2: PROPERTIES OF HONEY
  • Composition of honey 
  • Enzymes in honey 
  • The effects of temperature on honey quality
  • Possibilities of contamination of honey
  • Physical properties of honey 
  • Pollen 


• CHAPTER 3: REMOVE HONEY FROM THE HIVE
  • Introduction 
  • Ripeness 
  • Moisture content
  • Weather conditions
  • Contaminants 
  • Honey from brood nests 
  • Pure floral honey
  • Queen excluders
  • Methods of removing honey
  • Work safely


• CHAPTER 4: TRANSPORT FROM HIVE TO EXTRACTING FACILITY

PART B: EXTRACTION PREMISES

• CHAPTER 5: SITE
  • Location 
  • Surrounding grounds
  • Site as a food premises

• CHAPTER 6: DESIGN
  • Introduction 
  • Plant layouts
  • Walls and ceilings
  • Floors 
  • Windows 
  • Doors, jambs and passageways
  • Footing designs
  • Covers 
  • Hose and cable arrangement
  • Ventilation 
  • Air conditioning
  • Lighting 
  • Sewage waste, effluent and storm-water disposal
  • Storage of garbage and recyclable matter


• CHAPTER 7: MOBILE EXTRACTION FACILITIES
  • Introduction 
  • Site 
  • Construction materials 
  • Drainage 
  • Delivery of combs and supers 
  • Hand wash facilities 
  • Chemicals and toxic fumes 
  • Windows and roof vents 
  • Lighting 
  • Rubbish and waste 
  • Signage 
  • Documentation 
  • Boilers 
  • Filling containers 
  • Checklist 

PART C: HONEY EXTRACTION

• CHAPTER 8: THE EXTRACTION PROCESS
  • Introduction 
  • Extraction pathway 
  • Hot rooms 
  • Extraction room 
  • Deboxing 
  • Uncapping 
  • Conveyer 
  • Extractor 
  • Settling tank 
  • Removing honey from wax 
  • Extracting jelly honey 
  • Container filling 
  • Processing the wax 


• CHAPTER 9: EXTRACTION EQUIPMENT
  • Introduction 
  • Hot room design 
  • Honey pump 
  • Pipes and hoses 
  • Sump 
  • Conveyers 
  • Forklifts 
  • Unacceptable food contact materials 


• CHAPTER 10: MAINTENANCE
  • Care of equipment 
  • Types of maintenance 


• CHAPTER 11: HONEY STORAGE
  • Containers 
  • Labels 
  • Conditions 
  • Full super storage 
  • Supers with extracted (sticky) comb 

PART D QUALITY HONEY: EVIDENCE

• CHAPTER 12: HACCP FOR THE HONEY INDUSTRY
  • Introduction 
  • Food hazards
  • HACCP plan preparation
  • HACCP underlies risk management plans


• CHAPTER 13: CONTROLLING AND MAINTAINING HONEY QUALITY
  • Introduction 
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Personal hygiene
  • Training 
  • Purchase, receival and storage controls
  • Chemical control
  • Traceability and recall
  • Pest control
  • Document control


• APPENDIX 1: CHECKLISTS AND RECORD SHEETS
• APPENDIX 2: CODEX FOR HONEY
  • Australian honey standard
  • International honey standard


• APPENDIX 3: ANTIBIOTIC RESIDUES
• APPENDIX 4: SAMPLE SAFETY DATA SHEET
• APPENDIX 5: VENDOR DECLARATION
• REFERENCES

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