Category: The bees

Caring for the hive of bees involves maintaining their health. Bees are very sensitive to chemicals, and may even leave the hive treated with synthetic additives and disinfectants. ApiMax guarantees, when used correctly, disease prevention in bee colonies, and its ingredients...

For every honey collection season to be successful, proper preparation of bees for wintering is necessary. Experienced beekeepers are guided by this wisdom. But what should a beginner beekeeper do? To get started, get acquainted with the features of bee wintering, study their winter diet and follow the tips of more experienced...

Wintering bees at low temperatures allows you to extend their lifespan by a couple of weeks and get excellent honey without any impurities. The fact is that in the wild, insects consume 3-4 kg more honey, and increased feed consumption leads to a stronger filling of the intestine with feces and can cause...

The Nicot system is a modernized version of the Gener honeycomb. It allows you to hatch queens without contact with the larvae, which greatly simplifies the work. The design has certain features and a complete set. It must be used according to the rules. You can make the Nikot system yourself. Features...

Various methods are used to organize an apiary or expand it, one of which is the acquisition of bee packages. This concept should not be confused with the bee colony. There are several types of bee packages; they need to be maintained and transported correctly. The transfer of bees from the bee package to the hive is organized...

Bee killing is a mass that consists of the bodies of bees that have died naturally. Since these insects do not live long, the harvesting is carried out throughout the year. This product contains many useful substances, therefore it is actively used in the field of traditional medicine for the preparation of medicinal...

Voskress - a device that squeezes wax from honeycombs. There are several types of such equipment having a specific mechanism of action. There are ready-made wax presses for sale, but you can make them yourself. In any case, the equipment must be used strictly according to the instructions. Types of equipment, their...

Today, there are a large number of drugs used to combat bee diseases. They help to cope with fungal infections, with parasites, increase the growth of bee colonies and the quality of life of insects. You will learn about the most popular drugs and how to use them by reading...

A honey seal or zabrus are the so-called “caps” with which insects seal honeycombs. The appearance of a kind of cork indicates that honey is ripe and can be collected. So why is zabrus so useful? Why is it considered one of the most valuable beekeeping products? About useful...

Swarming is a natural process for bees. It occurs for various reasons. If it is not prevented or the bees are not caught on time, then the apiary is threatened with significant losses. You can avoid such a nuisance with the help of various preventive measures. What is bee swarming? Swarm is natural...