1. Introduction
2. Objective (The Brief).
3. Research.
A. Wood hive deficiencies. B. British Standard / ZEST frame comparisons.
C. Migrating beekeeping. D. Swarm control.
E. The search for the holy grail "hygienic" bee.
F. Varroa and the heated hive.
G. The search for a Varroa attractant.
H. The waggle tail dance. J. The varroa life cycle.
K. Neonicotinoids.
4. Design.
A. External envelope.
B. Frames.
C. Construction.
D. Third world.
5. Management
A. Management.
B. Harvesting.
C. Varroa
D. Photos.
6. Technical drawings.
Drawing 1. The ZEST hive for B.S. National conversion.
Drawing 2. The ZEST hive for B.S. Langstroth conversion.
Drawing 3. The ZEST B.S. National nucleus box.
Drawing 4. The ZEST B.S. Langstroth nucleus box.
Drawing 5. The ZEST honey warmer.
Drawing 6. The ZEST / wood hybrid. Drawing 7. The ZEST basic design. Drawing 8. The ZEST management plan. Drawing 9. The ZEST collapsible bamboo frame.
Drawing 10. The ZEST stapled wood frame.
Drawing 11. The ZEST plastic frame. Drawing 12. The ZEST plastic top bearer frame.
7. Conclusion.
8. Frequently Asked Questions.
9. Honeybee health campaign.
A. Environment Audit Committee. (Completed). See EAC Report 7 in 2 parts.
B. Halting Insect Pollinator Decline. (Commenced)
a) Expert Advisory Committee. DEFRA. (Commenced) Public not admitted!
b) Stakeholder Group. DEFRA. (Commences on 24/10/2013) Public not admitted!
c) Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology. POST.
10. Questions to Bills e-mail.
11. The ZEST Honeybee Health Trust.