For any of you keeping MICRO-micro livestock, aka bees, here is a free PDF publication from my alma mater the U of Minnesota.  This is a free E-book to download and is a great resource for anyone looking to keep bees.

 

Managing Alternative Pollinators

A Handbook for Beekeepers, Growers and Conservationists

Description:
This handbook is a first-of-its-kind, step-by-step, full-color guide for rearing and managing bumble bees, mason bees, leafcutter bees, and other alternatives to honey bee pollinators. The book features 130+ color photos, 10 chapters, 7 appendices, nest construction details, parasite and disease management guidelines and a sample contract. Includes a bibliography and list of additional resources.

For Beekeepers: Detailed information on each alternative pollinator's biology and susceptibility to disease, pests and chemicals, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to rear and manage alternative pollinators.

For Growers: Guidance for understanding the business of pollination, matching pollinators to crops, and deciding how best to pollinate for successful agricultural production and pollinator protection.

For Conservationists: Easy-to-understand accounts of the honey bee's plight, the business of pollination, and what can be done to protect pollinators and our food systems.

Price: $ 23.50 Purchase
or download free pdf of book

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