Summer Brood Interruption for Vital Honey Bee Colonies

“Any beekeeper who has tried to control [varroa] mites using only chemical interventions knows the limitations inherent in that practice. Integrated Pest Management is the answer before treatment thresholds are reached. “

“This well-written and nicely organized book outlines three methods… discussed clearly from the basis of bee biology, with the beekeeper’s time availability, equipment, and goals in mind… a neat decision tree to help readers decide which method might be right for them.”

“Good tips on other aspects of these techniques”

“Good photos and diagrams”

“I liked this book and the ideas presented. My imagination constantly took over and converted these ideas into even more ways to help my bees keep varroa under control. That’s a good thing.”

Tina Sebestyen

American Bee Journal

“A comprehensive review of the alternatives…”

“very practical book focussing on the accurate description of the methods… with use of infographics and checklists… helping the reader to visualise the operation … exactly what you need to start”

Dr Raffaele Dall’Olio who has used these methods himself for more than ten years

BeeWorld

“This comprehensive guide delves into the natural mechanisms that help colonies reduce their varroa burden, turning them into practical manipulations beekeepers can use in their colonies for varroa control.”

“Fills a gap in the beekeeping literature on the biotechnical methods used for varroa control, applicable in both hobbyist and commercial settings”

Marin Anastasov, Master Beekeeper NDB (National Diploma of Beekeeping),

BeeCraft magazine

“For the practical beekeeper in all situations”

“clear to follow step-by-step instructions make understanding the methods easy.”

Devon Beekeeping magazine

Dr. Aleksandar Uzunov started keeping bees in 1995 when he was a student, and completed his PhD in 2013 on the diversity and biology of the Macedonian bee Apis mellifera macedonica. From 2015 to 2021 he was an external expert at the Bee Institute in Kirchhain, Germany. He is currently an Associate Professor and Head of the Laboratory for Honey Bee Biology and Breeding at the Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje, Macedonia, and a consultant at the Bee Institute (CAAS), Beijing, China.

Martin Gabel started beekeeping at the age of 15 and studied biology with a focus on ecology and nature conservation. Currently, Martin is working as Deputy Head of the Kirchhain Bee Institute, where he is involved in projects on bee pollinator diversity and forestry, as well as on his doctoral studies which are aimed at a better understanding of resistance mechanisms as applied to honey bee breeding and varroa research.

Dr. Ralph Büchler has been a beekeeper for more than 50 years, and over his career has researched honey bee pathology, genetics and honey bee breeding, colony management schemes, and the effects of modern agriculture on the bee industry. Until 2022 he was Head of the Kirchhain Bee Institute, has given numerous lectures at national and international meetings of scientists and beekeepers, and written many papers in scientific journals, technical reports and book contributions.