The beneficial properties of bee honey have long been known to mankind and are confirmed by modern science. Below are its basic characteristics and rules of use. Properties of honey for the human body Natural honey can be produced by bees from flower nectar, honey dew and paddy. It contains: up to 80% fructose, glucose and sucrose; about 20% of water; potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium; a small amount of vitamins of groups B, E, K and C, carotene and folic acid
Read MoreOne of the most useful beekeeping products is natural sweet clover honey. What it is and for what purpose it is used, read below. What is clover honey? In order not to fall for the tricks of fraudsters and not to buy a fake, you need to know what the bees make bottom honey from and study its main characteristics
Read MoreAngelica is a herbaceous plant that grows almost throughout Europe, as well as in Siberia. It has aromatic, medicinal and decorative properties. Honey from it turns out to be the same healing and very fragrant. About what properties taiga honey has, and how to apply it, read in this review. Characteristics and description of angelica honey The product consists of sugar (70–80%), as well as wax, pollen, natural dyes that are found in honey plants, and aromatic components.
Read MoreBashkir honey is traditionally considered one of the most high-quality and fragrant beekeeping products. It has special taste properties, and also boasts a high content of nutrients, vitamins and minerals. This article will examine in detail what and why the product is good for human health, as well as its main differences from the Altai, Kuban and other varieties
Read MoreIn Russia, to breed beekeeping products, seven breeds of honey bees are bred, one of which is Carpathian. Individuals of this breed, which are also called Carpathians, have proven themselves in a variety of conditions and regions of the post-Soviet space. We learn the history of the appearance of Carpathian bees, their description, features, advantages and disadvantages
Read MoreHornets are very useful insects, but people do not like them for the reason that they can sting painfully. Their poison can indeed cause a serious allergic reaction in the body, and in large quantities even leads to death. In this article, we will consider the description and main types of hornets, their comparison with bees and wasps, and also find out why their bites are dangerous and what should be done
Read MoreEach beekeeper in the process of his activity faces a serious problem - diseases of bees or entire bee families. The article discusses the most common diseases, methods for their treatment and preventive measures. How and when bees get sick Diseases that cause significant harm to bee families are divided into: Infectious - appear when pathogens enter the bee
Read MoreThe benefits of honey have been known since ancient times. Today it is widely used in cooking, traditional medicine, cosmetology. However, there is a stronger biostimulant with a double therapeutic and prophylactic effect - this is honey in combination with flower pollen or bee pollen. Did you know? The oldest bee excavated by archaeologists in Burma is over 100 million years old
Read MoreToday, traditional wooden hives are gradually becoming a thing of the past, and they are being replaced by lightweight and comfortable structures made of the latest materials such as polystyrene foam (PPS) and polyurethane foam (PPU). The article will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of polystyrene beehives, as well as how to make them yourself
Read MoreVarroatosis, or tick damage, is a problem that every bee breeder faces. Processing the bee hives from the parasite is a mandatory procedure, otherwise honey bees will die. This article discusses such a mite control device as a smoke gun, its description and self-manufacturing. Description and characteristics of the device The smoke gun is similar in design to a spray gun
Read MoreBees play an important role in human nature and life: participating in pollination of plants, they increase their productivity and vitality. About the reasons for the extinction of these insects and what are the ways to solve the problem, read below. Important! An increase in the number of green spaces positively affects the state of the atmosphere, increases the amount of oxygen necessary for the normal development and functioning of a person
Read MoreMany consumers determine the naturalness of honey by its color, smell, viscosity. For this, professionals do not need to see the product, just find out its diastase number. The larger it is, the higher the quality of the product. What this parameter is, what it affects, what factors depend on how to calculate it yourself - more on this later
Read MoreBee venom is officially used by doctors to treat a large list of diseases. For this reason, beekeepers are naturally interested in how to collect the toxin, and whether honey bees secrete it. It is important for patients to know what the substance helps from. About the properties of the drug, indications and contraindications, as well as what tools to collect it, read on
Read MoreIn the old days, bees were brought to the apiary from the forest, luring with the help of various tricks into empty hives. This way of multiplying the bee population remains popular today, since it is an expensive pleasure to buy layers and queens in specialized farms. How to lure a stray swarm of bees into your apiary - read on
Read MoreCompared to bees, wasps are not so useful for humans, and in some cases they can create some problems, especially if they settle in a summer cottage or near another dwelling. Fighting them is a difficult but quite productive task, the main thing is to choose the right method of struggle. We offer to learn more about these insects and get acquainted with the main ways to get rid of them on your site
Read MoreHoney bees began to be used by people to get honey and other beekeeping products long before the beginning of our era. In the article, we consider information about the honey bee - its description, the work of organs, the composition of the nest, the characteristics of reproduction and swarming, the main characteristics of popular breeds and more
Read MoreFresh honey is liquid and transparent, but over time this valuable beekeeping product gradually loses fluidity and thickens. Such a consistency is not always suitable for use for one or another purpose. This article talks about safe ways, with minimal impact on quality, to make this treat liquid again
Read MoreCulinary, cosmetic and medical recipes often incorporate honey. Not every housewife has a scale for dispensing a sweet ingredient and uses improvised home remedies. About this in detail in today's article. How many grams of honey are contained in 1 spoon One of the first measures in the kitchen is a spoon, tea or dining room
Read MoreBees grow a new uterus only in case of old age, loss or death already existing. If the beekeeper wants his business to be profitable, he should replenish the number of queens annually and upgrade them to young ones. You can do this by purchasing them from other people or growing them yourself. After reading the article, you will learn how to remove the uterus from the larvae at home and how long this process will take
Read MoreThe fact that honey is one of the most valuable products has been known for a long time. But few people have heard about the benefits of bee bread, although it has no less value. If honey and bee bread are combined together, then the resulting mixture will have very high healing properties. Which ones - we will tell further
Read MoreDespite the fact that wasps are considered harmful insects, they are still able to benefit humans and are an important link in nature, which is necessary for plant growth. They are able to pollinate at low temperatures. Experts also claim that they can produce wasp honey. Let’s try to understand this issue more thoroughly.
Read MoreTraditional medicine considers the combination of honey with propolis to be one of the best, as it allows you to cure dozens of different ailments. This mixture is widely used externally, but it has the greatest effectiveness when taken orally. What is the use of honey with propolis and how to properly prepare the mixture, let's figure it out
Read MorePhacelia refers to annual herbs with a long flowering phase. It is valued for its decorative effect and is actively used as a honey plant, fodder crop and green fertilizer. When to sow phacelia and what conditions are needed for its cultivation, read below. Botanical description of the plant Phacelia came to us from America
Read MoreFlower honey is one of the popular natural products with a pleasant rich taste and many useful properties. One of its varieties is wild honey - a truly unique repository of valuable trace elements that can heal the entire body and recharge it with energy as much as possible. Let's study all the features of this delicacy and find out how to get it
Read MoreThe content of the apiary is inextricably linked with the arrangement of hives, where bees can live and make honey. There are many types of such structures, however, the use of not a single house, single-tiered or multi-tiered, but a single cassette pavilion is considered the most progressive today. This review provides a detailed description of one of the most successful designs of such a bee pavilion, which is called "Berendey
Read MoreOne of the close relatives of the honey bee is the bumblebee, a large and beautiful insect that has an important function in nature and crop production. You will find detailed information about the structure of the body, the characteristics of habitat and nutrition, as well as interesting facts about the bumblebee in the article
Read MoreThe use of wax greatly simplifies the work of the beekeeper and allows you to provide a bee swarm with a comfortable existence. Below, its features and the method of self-manufacturing are discussed. What is a wax? A wax is called a plate of beeswax, on which figures have already been extruded for the accelerated development of honeycombs in the hive
Read MorePeople are often attacked by wasps, especially in late summer and early autumn, because it is at this time that insects become the most aggressive. Pain, burning and swelling caused by hornet bites go away after a couple of days if there are no allergic reactions. The article provides recommendations for first aid: what to do if a wasp stings you, how to treat it and how to anoint the bite site, and in which cases the doctor should treat
Read MoreA variety of honey products makes you wonder what sweetness to choose. To facilitate the task, in the article we will tell you in detail about acacia honey, list the useful properties and recipes for its use. Description and characteristics of acacia honey It is quite difficult to obtain a pure product from acacia - in small quantities it may contain pollen from other plants
Read MoreThe hive is an artificial house built by man for keeping honey bees. It depends on its design how strong and able-bodied the bee family will be. In addition, the hive should be convenient to clean. In this regard, the buildings of Dadan, which you can assemble yourself, are very popular. The manufacturing technology of such hives is described below
Read MoreBee pollen is a valuable substance given by nature and the labor of bees. This product has found its place in human life - in alternative medicine, pollen is used as a natural cure for many ailments. We will tell you in detail what this substance is, what useful substances it contains and how to properly treat it
Read MoreBeekeeping is a relatively rare and unusual branch of agriculture, requiring in-depth knowledge and serious preparation. Before starting an apiary, the farmer needs to conduct a thorough analysis of many indicators and get answers to a large number of questions, in particular, you need to know how much honey you can pump over the summer from one hive
Read MoreThe bee pavilion is designed to make rational use of space in the apiary. Such a construction allows you to install more hives, which in this case will occupy less space. You can purchase a ready-made pavilion, or you can design it yourself. About how to make such a design - later in the article. Did you know
Read MoreAt the same time as the first spring rays, representatives of the insect order wake up, attracted by flowering plants and fruits, so it is not surprising that many people suffer from their bites. Each organism reacts differently to bee venom. What to do in case of insect bites, how first aid is provided and what are the consequences, will be described later
Read MoreThe biggest enemy of honey bees is the tick. They can become infected with them on the flowers from which nectar is collected. To reduce the harm from parasites, it is necessary to take timely measures and destroy ticks. About how, with what and when it is necessary to process bees, read in this review
Read MoreWax is the most valuable natural product presented to us by nature. Before using this substance in various areas of life, it must be melted and cleaned of various inclusions. We will figure out how to melt wax properly without using wax refining so that the product does not lose its beneficial properties
Read MoreAccurate honey is a rare variety obtained from the nectar of a honey plant that grows in certain areas and has a fairly short flowering time. In addition, the specified beekeeping product has powerful therapeutic and prophylactic properties. Our article will discuss this particular variety and its unique properties
Read MoreEven real honey can stratify unevenly during storage. There may be several reasons for this. What to do to prevent delamination and why this happens will be discussed below. Causes of Honey Stratification The main reasons leading to the stratification of bee products, which should be considered in detail: early collection; mixing varieties; overheating of products; violation of storage conditions; the presence of impurities in the product; natural processes
Read MoreThe basis for beekeeping is the creation of a nucleus. You will learn about what it is, why it is needed, and how to make it yourself from the article. What is a nucleus? Translated from Latin, the nucleus denotes the core. This term is also called mini hive for bees and infertile and fetal queens. It has 1 or 2 frames with brood and the same number of frames with food
Read MoreSince bees and wasps have one ancient ancestor - a predatory wasp, in appearance they are similar to each other, so they are often confused. After reading the article, you will learn how to distinguish between these two insects, and what is the difference between them. Did you know? According to archaeological research, humans “domesticated” bees 5–6 thousand years ago. For
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