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Swarming: what it is and how it is controlled in beekeeping
The phenomenon of swarming occurs in each hive when the swarm replaces the queen bee
What is swarming? Why is it important for beekeepers to monitor this phenomenon?
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How bee nuclei are composed
Bee nuclei are the basis for new bee colonies
The bee cores are artificial swarms created by beekeepers. Usually to form a nucleus it is necessary to start from an already developed colony from which the combs will be taken.
What are bee packs and how to use them in beekeeping
Bee packs are a useful tool to strengthen your families
The use of bee packs in beekeeping has a very specific purpose. Farmers use bee packs to strengthen their families or to create new ones.
The life of the drones inside the hive
Male bees play a completely marginal role: this is what they do
Have you ever wondered what the life of drones is like in the hive? When we analyze the world of bees, we almost always focus on the life of the queen bee , its importance and all the tireless work done by the workers. And what about the drones? How do the male bees behave inside the colony?
Why do bees sting? Defense of the hive is the first reason
Bees live in very large groups. In case of a threat, they do not hesitate to attack
Bees sting to defend themselves. However, this obvious statement has many facets. The reasons why bees sting are related to a number of factors. The sting is the only defense tool that these small animals have at their disposal but, very often the annihilation of the enemy also takes place through other techniques.
How many flowers does it take to produce one kg of honey?
Bees are tireless workers: that's how many kilometers they travel during their life
The production of honey by bees is the result of hard and tireless work. The swarms cooperate perfectly in the search for food and its subsequent processing.
How queen bees are born - royal cells and breeding
Characteristics of a queen bee, appearance and how the larvae develop
How are queen bees born? The mechanism of development of the larvae follows different procedures according to the nourishment received. Queen bees are born from eggs present inside royal cells .
The effects of the lockdown on bees and beekeepers
What happened to the bees during the pandemic?
In the year 2020 and 2021 there were frequent restrictions related to our mobility. The block relating to human movements has created a strong slowdown in all activities.
Apicoltura Laterza in the APIMELL 2022 exhibitor list
The beekeeping fair will be held from 4 to 6 March 2022
Also this year Apicoltura Laterza will participate as an exhibitor at the fair for beekeeping . APIMELL is the most important International Exhibition / Market specialized in the beekeeping sector. It is an annual event that brings together thousands of visitors and more than a hundred exhibitors.
What does a queen bee do inside the hive?
The role of queen bees: why they are so important to the swarm
The queen bee is the centerpiece of the whole hive. Without a queen bee, a swarm would have no way of existing. But why are queen bees so important? The role of the sovereign fulfills an absolutely necessary function for bees: reproduction .