Honeybees: Diseases, Parasites, Pests, Predators and their Management

The first six chapters give a comprehensive information on the biology of honeybees, symptoms, diagnosis and management of diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi and protozoa on both brood as well as on adult bees. Extensive information is being documented on the major bee diseases and their management strategies through manipulative methods, sterilization of combs and equipment, selective breeding and chemotherapy. Chapter seven briefly highlights the different non-infectious disorders, followed by chapter eight on the biology, nature of damage and possible control measures of parasitic mites. Chapters nine and ten describe the major insect pests and vertebrate predators. Finally, the book concludes with the chapter discussing the future strategies on safeguarding of honeybee colonies for honey production and crop pollination.