Beekeeping is not only a fascinating and rewarding hobby for adults, but it can also be an enriching and educational experience for children. Introducing kids to beekeeping can help them […]
Livestock farming, also known as animal husbandry, refers to the practice of breeding (improving and reproducing), raising, and managing (farm) animals for various purposes, typically for food production (meat, milk, […]
Beekeeping is a rewarding hobby that can turn into a profitable business. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced apiarist, having the right equipment is crucial for the success and safety […]
While the lives of bees are wonderfully complex, beekeeping does not have to be. It can be as simple as sitting a hive, waiting days for a swarm to colonize […]
Bee Feeding Recommendations – Introduction to Bee Feeding Bees need certain nutrients for survival and development. They cover those needs from nectar and pollen of plants. But since in autumn […]
Beehive honey collection – Honey Extraction Basics Honey can be harvested in two major types: Comb and Extracted honey. Comb honey is the type of honey that is harvested exactly […]
Beekeeping Basics – Introduction to Beekeeping Beekeeping is an exciting world in which we connect with nature while producing top quality honey and other natural products for home or commercial […]
The bee society is consisted of the queen (which is the only sexually developed female), the worker bees and the drones. Each colony has only one queen. The primary purpose […]
How do bees produce Honey? Worker bees (who account for at least 98% of the beehive population) are the ones that produce honey under a complicated procedure. A great number […]
Why do bees die after they sting? Because the stinger is attached to the honeybee’s inner parts, nerves, muscles and intestine. When the (worker) honeybee stings a human, the stinger […]
A common problem that many beekeepers face is the poisoning of their bees due to pesticides. It is the beekeeper’s responsibility to protect his/her bees from foraging on plants that […]
American Foulbrood It is the disease of the sealed brood and is caused by a spore-forming bacterium Paenibacillus larvae. Adult bees are not affected by the bacterium. However, adult worker […]
Varroa Varroa is the most common problem of a beekeeper nowadays, as these parasitic mites are widespread nearly worldwide. Varroa is caused by an external parasite (parasite mite Varroa destructor) […]
Bee Pests and Diseases Management Unfortunately, honeybees often suffer from various pests and diseases. Some of them are minor and can be managed even after their spread. Hence they will […]
Understanding and controlling swarming The natural proliferation and reproduction of the apiary is called swarming. Swarming normally takes place during spring or early summer (April – June). In a […]
Beehive Placement – Where to place beehives The location where we will place our hives is crucial and will play a major role in the quantity and quality of the […]
How to choose Beehive – What does a beekeeper need We start beekeeping with the purchase of our first beehives. 2-4 beehives are enough for the first year, in order […]
Beehive winter preparation –How to prepare beehives for winter Winter is the most difficult season for bees, especially if the beekeeper hasn’t prepared the hives correctly. This is the time […]
