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Honey From Hive To Honeypot
by: Style, Sue
This book traces the history of honey from ancient Egypt to the Americas
& throughout Europe, details the beekeeper’s year, & presents
mouthwatering honey flavored recipes, making it the ideal gift for beekeeping
enthusiasts, cooks, & honey-lovers alike. Examines the complex workings
of the beehive, the sophisticated methods of its production, & the
pattern of the beekeeper’s year. Details the astounding variety of
its delicious flavors. Illustrated in colour throughout. 120 pgs
c. 1992, H/C...$15.95
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Honey From Hive To Honeypot
by: Style, Sue
This book traces the history of honey from ancient Egypt to the Americas
& throughout Europe, details the beekeeper’s year, & presents
mouthwatering honey flavored recipes, making it the ideal gift for beekeeping
enthusiasts, cooks, & honey-lovers alike. Examines the complex workings
of the beehive, the sophisticated methods of its production, & the
pattern of the beekeeper’s year. Details the astounding variety of
its delicious flavors. Illustrated in colour throughout. 120 pgs
c.1992, H/C, (Reg Price $15.95)...$10.00
Used
Condition: Very Good with dust jacket,
ex-library, usual library markings otherwise very clean inside
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How To Keep Bees & Sell Honey
by: Kelley, Walter T.
The author is the former editor of Modern Beekeeping. This book tells
you evrything you would ever need to know about beekeeping. A general
and informative introduction, all about bees and their development, the
construction of hives, bee comb foundation and its use, package bees and
their care, comb honey production, removing honey & processing it,
wax, selling honey, transfering bees, requeening, diseases & enemies
of bees, and much more. Lots of drawings & B/W photos. 148 pgs.
c. 1983, 11th Ed, S/C...$15.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
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Humblebee Bumblebee
by: Griffin, Brian
The life story of the friendly bumblebees and their use by the backyard
gardener. Includes appendix of a field guide to North American bumblebees.
112 pgs.
c. 1997, S/C...$12.00
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Insect Pests (Golden Guide)
by: Fichter, George
Describes and illustrates the most common and damaging pests of home,
garden, field, and forest.
c. 1966, Pocket-size, S/C...$3.95
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
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Insects: The Yearbook of Agriculture 1952
by: USDA
Description of insects, insects as helpers, insects as destroyers, the
nature of insecticides, warnigs for insecticides, quarantines, insects
in homes, insects on crops, livestock & insects, insects & wildlife. 72
color plates of some important insects.
c. 1952, H/C...$17.50
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Insects & Spiders: An Explore Your World Handbook (Discovery Channel)
by: Lewis, David J & Cushing, Paula E
From beetles and butterflies to grasshoppers and honeybees: two entomologists
cover the mysterious world of insects, providing helpful tips on caring
for insect pets and an identification guide to the most common insect
and spider species. Features: Background information on insect evolution,
anatomy and physiology, behavior, habitats and seasonal cycles, and the
mysterious world of insect societies; A detailed look at the spider's
anatomy, life cycle, survival tactics, and life as a predator; Examinations
of spider silk, web-making, and the methods of spider courtship; Practical
advice on how to identify and study favorite species and helpful tips
on caring for insects and spiders as pets; An identification guide to
160 insects and spiders from around the world, organized by environment;
More than 300 full-color photos and illustrations. 192 pgs.
c. 2000, S/C...$14.95
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good - Like New
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Insects of the World
by: Linsenmaier, Walter
A guide to the insect world illustrated by artist and naturalist Walter
Linsenmaier. In addition to the 160 full-color paintings & photographs,
there are several hundred line drawings, maps & charts that show the
geographical distribution & migration patterns of insects. A detailed
index lists each insect that is cited or illustrated. 392 pgs.
c. 1972, H/C...$35.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good with dust jacket
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Keeping Bees
by: Vivian, John
Chapters: planning your apiary, beekeeping equipment, building & stocking
the apiary, introducing the bees, early spring management, the golden
harvest, slow months & second spring, bees free for the taking, diseases
& other problems. Appendixes on: beekeeping supplies & equipmen,
beekeeping periodicals, book list & information sources. B/W photos
& illustrations. 238 pgs.
c. 1986, S/C...$10.95
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good
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Little Book Of Bees
by: Weiss, Karl
Providing a newcomer a first view into the complex and highly organized
world of bees, the book describes their evolution, and explains the difference
between wild bees and honey-bees. It also sheds light on bee society,
with its rituals related to work, reproduction, defense of the hive, and
communication. The author also explains the critical role bees and beekeeping
play for human society. A beautifully illustrated window into the mysterious
world of bees. B/W line drawings. 163 pgs.
c. 2002, H/C...$20.00
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Mosquito Book
by: Anderson, Scott & Dierckins, Tony
More than you'll ever need to know about controlling, repelling, enduring,
& destroying the most annoying little bloodsucker on the planet. Pocketsize
book. 122 pgs
c. 1998, Pocketsize, S/C...$6.95
Out-of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Brand New
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Moths & How To Rear Them
by: Villiard, Paul
First modern rearing manual to appear in the U.S.
c. 1969, H/C...$15.00
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Natural History Of Butterflies
by: John Feltwell
Structure, function, life cycle,food, coloration, habitat, migration.
133 pgs
c.1986, H/C...$24.95
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Orchard Mason Bee: The Life History, Biology, Propagation and Use
of a North American Native Bee
by: Griffin, Brian
It contains more illustrations and lots more information about the bees
and their propagation in System tubes as well as blocks. With answers
to all the most frequently asked questions and some obscure ones too,
it tells you in easy to read language every thing you will need to know
about the bee. A must have for all folks interested in raising Mason bees.
128 pgs.
c. 1999, 2nd Ed, S/C...$12.00
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Outwitting Ticks
by: Hauser, Susan Carol
Readers will learn how to identify species of poisonous ticks, spiders,
and mites; recognize and treat Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain fever;
prevent contact with disease-bearing ticks; protect and treat children
and pets; and sort through the myths about ticks and poisonous spiders.
Illustrations. B/W photos. 150 pgs.
c. 2001, S/C...$14.95
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Pest Management At The Crossroads
by: Benbrook, Charles, Ph.D.
Consumer's Union, the independent product-testing organization, has addresses
pesticide safety issues for most of its 60-year history. This book is
the product of two years of original data analysis & policy research,
& documents the benefits of biologically based Intergrated Pest Management
(IPM). It provides a roadmap for reducing pesticide use & risks through
adoption of biointensive IPM, & strategies to accelerate progress
toward that goal. B/W photos, charts, graphs. 272 pgs.
c. 1996, S/C...$15.00
Used, Out-Of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Very Good, like new
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Pest Managment Study Manual For Pest Control Operators (Misc0096)
by: Antonelli, Whitworth, Ramsay, Foss & Suomi
Issued by the Washington State University Extension & the US Dept
of Agriculture, this manual is designed to help you become familiar with
basic concepts of pest managment with special emphasis on strategies applicable
to the trained pest control operator. This publication also discusses
identification, biology, & behavior of pests & other life forms
commonly encountered by this industry. B/W photos, line drawings. 150
pgs.
c. 2004, Spiral Bound, S/C...$14.95
Used
Condition: Very Good, like new
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Peterson First Guide to Butterflies & Moths
by: Opler, Paul
A condensed version of the famous Peterson Field Guide, this is a guide
to the common butterflies & moths of North America. It features 183
of the most common & beautful butterflies & moths of North America.
Color illustrations. 128 pgs.
c. 1994, S/C...$4.95
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Peterson First Guide to Caterpillars of North America
by: Wright, Amy
Here is the first and only guide to a subject of great interest to gardeners,
small children, and lepidopterists: caterpillars, the immature form of
butterflies and moths. This guide describes 120 common species of these
fuzzy creatures. All the caterpillars, their adult forms and many of their
host plants are illustrated. 200 color illustrations. 128 pgs.
c. 1993, S/C...$4.95
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Practical Beekeeping
by: De Bruyn, Clive
The complete guide to the bee and its management. Topics covered include
the bee and its environment; anatomy; hives and other equipment; management
of the apiary; the beekeeper; record keeping; swarm control; processing
& packaging honey; and control of pests and diseases. Profusely illustrated
with photographs and specially commissioned line illustrations, this book
will be an invaluable addition to the bookshelf of anyone involved in
beekeeping. Along with an 8 page color insert. 288 pgs.
c. 1997, H/C...$60.00
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Raising Healthy Honey Bees
by: Lynn, Randy DVM
A practical guide to constructing equipment, raising honey bees and producing
valuable crops of honey and beeswax. This book describes the tools and
techniques that can be used by anyone who wants to enrich their lives
through beekeeping. These techniques are based upon the use of Top Bar
hives, which are simple and inexpensive to construct and easy to maintain.
It includes extensive illustrations and diagrams so that all the necessary
equipment can be home-made. The book covers European, African and Asian
Honey Bees, as well as Giant and Dwarf Honey Bee species. Illustrated.
82 pgs.
c. 2003, S/C...$19.95
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Rodale's Color Handbook Of Garden Insects
by: Carr, Anna
Identification & information guide. Over 300 color photos of insects in
the egg, larval, pupal, and adult stages.With a grahic key that makes
accurate identification quick and easy. Also has an appendix of the insects
associated with over 50 fruit and vegetable crops. 241 pgs.
c. 1979, H/C...$15.00
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Simon & Schuster Guide To Insects
by: Dr. Ross Arnett, Jr.
Identification & information on 350 species, with more than 1000 spectacular
full-color photographs. Covers their habitat, distribution, length, recognition
marks, and other pertinent details concerning each particular species.
511 pgs.
c.1981...S/C...$17.00
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Starting Right With Bees
Edited
Hands-on instructions designed to help readers master beekeeping skills
quickly and easily. 32 pgs.
c.1980, Booklet...$2.95
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Stick Insects, Step-by-Step Book
by: Alderton, David
Covers: Selection, housing, feeding, care, breeding, and a brief but detailed
account of each species making selection and identification easy. Color
photos. 64 pgs.
c. 1992, S/C...$5.95
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They Don't Have To Die: Home & Classroom Care For Small Animals
by: Jim Dunlap
Home & classroom care for small animals. Info on each species includes:
acquisition & handling, cage & habitat materials, temperature & light,
food & water, maintenance, release & disposal. Covers various kinds of
frogs, salamanders, newts, spiders, millipedes, scorpions, ants, butterflies,
crickets, caterpillars, ladybugs, chickens, doves, ducks, pigeons, crayfish,
fish, lizards, chinchillas, gerbils, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, hedgehogs,
mice, rabbits, rats, sugar gliders, various kinds of snakes, turtles,
worms, and many more. Well illustrated. 263 pgs.
c. 1997, 2nd Ed, S/C...$12.95
Out-of-Print, Quantities Limited
Condition: Brand New
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What Bit Me
by: Nishida, Gordon & Tenorio, Joann
Identifying Hawaii"s stinging and biting insects and their kin. Helps
distinguish between insects that are nuisances & those that are potentially
dangerous, and discusses how to treat bites and stings safely. Color photos.
72 pgs.
c. 1993, S/C...$9.95
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