Category: The bees

The spring flight of bees, which is also called cleansing, is an important event for insects who spent the whole winter in the hive. This is an event that allows honey bees to cleanse the intestines of feces accumulated during wintering, and the beekeeper to assess the condition of bee families and their readiness for...

Bashkir bees are amazing insects that are highly efficient. These are workers who are able to work for 17 hours a day. They do not have the strength to protect their nests, but if a person begins to disturb them, they can become furious and bite their offender. IN...

The gray mountain Caucasian breed of bees (A.m. caucasica) was formed in the mountainous regions of Transcaucasia and the Caucasus and deservedly took second place among the most popular breeds in the world. Most beekeepers engaged in bee breeding enjoy working with a Caucasian woman with pleasure. general characteristics...

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...

The Italian bee breed survived the ice age and is genetically very different from other species. It adapts perfectly to different climatic conditions, including temperate and subtropical climates (except for humid regions). Appearance Depending on the habitat Italian...

Dadan's hive is a convenient design that is used to expand the bee family and increase the bribe. It consists of several parts that are easy to replace with new ones, which increases the service life of the hive. About what you need for the manufacture of the structure, and how to do it correctly, you will learn during...

Krajina bee is the most productive breed, which is very popular in Europe. These insects have high productivity, and there is no whimsicality, they are also valued in Russia. Homeland of bees Yugoslavia and Alps Australia. Beekeepers believe that these individuals combine properties...

For those who have their own apiary, the issue of obtaining wax without any special time and money is relevant. For this purpose, a special device is used - wax refining. This equipment has its own characteristics and can be of several types. It can be either purchased ready-made or completed...

Foulbrood is a dangerous disease of bees, widespread everywhere and not dependent on environmental conditions. May affect larvae, pupae, and adults. The disease is important to recognize in time and take the necessary measures to eliminate it. General characteristics of the disease Foulbrood bees cause spore-forming...

Bees collect nectar, pollen and a sticky substance from various plants, then process them into honey, propolis and bee bread. The plants visited by these insects are called honey plants. They differ in productivity, value and seasonal factor. Melliferous herbs and flowers...