Healthy Bee, Sick Bee

Lester's book is an impeccably researched analysis of the health of the honey bees of New Zealand by one of the world's greatest bee pathologists. Lester pulls no punches when discussing controversial topics like the effects of neonicotinoids on bees, or the (un)likelihood of eradicating AFB from New Zealand. Packed with anecdote and cautionary tales, the story is told with immense style. This will be a valuable resource for beekeeper and scientist alike. --Prof. Ben Oldroyd, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney If you want to learn about popping bee penises (and honestly, who doesn't), and where not to get stung, then this is the book to read. But obviously this book contains much more than a string of very amusing anecdotes. Phil Lester not only shows us his love of honey bees, but also his deep knowledge of everything that plagues them. I can easily see this book becoming the go-to-book for anyone interested in honeybees and their demons, large and small. Highly recommended. --Prof. Madeleine Beekman, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney A very readable, enlightening text, interwoven with many delightful anecdotes and personal touches. . . . Incredibly well written, with persuasive evidence-based analyses. It will certainly change the way you view AFB and very potentially revolutionise the way AFB is both taught and monitored. I highly recommend this book. --Judith de Wilde, New Zealand Beekeeper