Not many products can compete with honey. This is a sweet treat for children and adults, as well as a healing medicine for various diseases. Only hardworking bees produce it. The article below briefly discusses how insects make honey, and why they need it. Did you know? During the excavation of the Egyptian pyramids, vessels with honey were found
Read MoreIn almost every corner of the globe you can find such an insect as a bee. During their existence, they always obeyed clear rules and laws, and therefore became known. The special roles of the behavior of each representative of the swarm, its social role in the life of the hive and its duties were formed
Read MoreProper preparation of wards for the winter is one of the main secrets of successful beekeeping. About what the beekeeper needs to do in late autumn in order to find a healthy and strong family in the hive in the spring, ready for active production of honey, is described in detail in this review. Work with bees in November With the arrival of late autumn, the bees finish preparing for wintering, which actually lasted all summer
Read MoreNatural honey is considered a unique product that can be stored at home for years without losing its beneficial properties. But sometimes it happens that a recently bought delicacy changes its structure, acquires an unpleasant taste and smells of braga. Why honey has fermented in the bank, what does it mean, and is it possible to use such a product
Read MoreAmong the many designs of beehives, beekeepers distinguish a stag beetle. This is a simple bee house that is easy to build with your own hands. Read more about material requirements and assembly features. Design features The horned hive, or stag hive, is a multi-hull structure for keeping bees. The author of the idea is the beekeeper Mikhail Palivoda
Read MoreOf all the beekeeping products, royal jelly is the most valuable, and all because brood is fed with it. If this product is able to provide the necessary vital energy to bees and stimulate the formation of all internal organs in the larva, can it be beneficial for the human body? It turns out it really can
Read MorePasechnitsvo today is one of the most common phenomena that is observed both in the village and in the suburban area. This lesson every year involves an increasing number of people and every year rapidly increases its pace of development. The article will examine in detail what the term "apiary" means, as well as its detailed photographs in high quality
Read More“I want to breed bees, but I don’t know where to start, ” - such thoughts often prevail among novice beekeepers who are trying to acquire at least a few beehives and queen bees to get homemade honey. For attempts to equip an apiary at home to succeed, you need to know the basic secrets of successful beekeepers and be able to correctly apply them in practice. How
Read MoreThe last bribe (prey) and its end often coincides with the achievement by the bee families of their peak development. Improperly organized insect care in the fall leads to a large loss of bees in the spring, especially in the middle lane, where winters are quite severe. Read how to organize work in the apiary in October and reduce the amount of death
Read MoreIn recent years, scientists have proven the undeniable effectiveness of medicines from bee death. Such funds contain a huge amount of biologically active substances, with which you can maintain immunity, as well as overcome many ailments. The article will examine in detail what cures and what diseases the alcohol tincture from the dead helps best of all
Read MoreBeekeeping equipment manufacturers offer consumers a wide selection of multihull hives that are comfortable and easy to maintain, but at a high cost. To minimize financial costs, beekeepers prefer to make hives on their own, from improvised materials. What are the advantages of a multi-section bee "house", and how to make it with your own hands - read more about this
Read MoreChestnut honey has a bitter aftertaste and pleasant aroma; it is widely used in medicine and cosmetology. Description of the properties of nectar and the use of the product in the treatment, read below. Description and description of chestnut honey Chestnut honey may differ in quality characteristics depending on the variety
Read MoreFlower nectar processed by bees is the most popular healing product that nature gives us. But you need to figure out when it will serve as a medicine and will bring undoubted benefit, and when it becomes harmful or even forms poisons. You will find answers to these questions in our material. Is it possible to put honey in boiling water
Read MoreThickening is one of the most famous phenomena that accompanies every lover of bee products. However, hardened honey often brings a lot of inconvenience, including during the preparation of various dishes, which is why its melting is considered a necessary culinary process. This article will examine in detail how to clean old honey from sugar grains and what to do so that heating does not affect its beneficial properties
Read MoreMany beekeepers, especially beginners, are sincerely surprised that, no matter how hard they try, the amount of honey that can be obtained per season from one hive is very modest, and bee families are weak and infertile. The secret is that in order to get really great honey productivity, bees need to migrate
Read MorePumping honey from honeycombs is carried out using a honey extractor. The models offered in stores do not always fit in all respects and are of high cost, so beekeepers often use home-made designs. How the honey separator works and how to build it with your own hands, read below. Why honey extract If you have only one hive on the site, then a honey extractor is not needed
Read MoreIt is difficult to imagine effective apiaries that do not use modern technologies and innovations to one degree or another. The latest developments of geneticists and pharmacists in the field of veterinary medicine, engineering innovations and the painstaking work of breeders can not only get rich honey collection, but also minimize human participation in the bee community
Read MoreFor some people there is an acute problem of getting rid of unsolicited bees at home or in the country. In the article you will learn about the danger of these insects, what to do to deal with them on your own and with the help of specialists, as well as about the means that scare away bees. Why are bees dangerous
Read MoreLong-lasting and unique sweet product, popular according to historical data since the reign of Pharaoh Tutankhamun - honey, has many varieties, which we will consider in detail in this article. In addition, we will not ignore the healing qualities of this unique creation of bees. Honey classification According to its botanical origin, natural honey is subdivided into the following types (the exact accessory of the product to which it seems possible to establish only by laboratory method): Flower - the result of processing by bees of sweet juice with pulp secreted by plants
Read MoreBeehives have been used by beekeepers since ancient times. In them the bee nest is placed horizontally, and the frames are lined up in a row one after another. This article provides a description of the hive-lounger, its advantages and disadvantages, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to independently make such a design at home and the features of keeping bees in it
Read MoreToday, one of the most common types of hives is the 12-frame. Despite criticism from some beekeepers and reproaches for the lack of modernization, its popularity does not fall. Today you will learn how to build a dwelling for bees from 12 frames yourself. Description and characteristic of 12 frame hive In the nineteenth century
Read MoreThe main element of proper flight management is the successful organization of bee wintering. This process will minimize the loss of the number of striped insects and may contribute to productivity growth in the new season. Features and types of wintering in the greenhouse Experienced beekeepers can provide wintering for bees in different ways
Read MoreHome apiary is an interesting sector of the economy, which can also generate income. Any business begins with training, and beekeeping is no exception. To figure out where to start and how to open an apiary, you need to study a large amount of information. About how to choose a place for hives, which hive to start with, how to choose and get bees, later in the article
Read MoreApilift is widely used in the field of beekeeping as a technical tool for transporting and loading hives. The functionality of the device allows you to significantly simplify the work of the beekeeper and make maintenance of the apiary more efficient and easy. A similar lift can be bought in a specialized market, but many beekeepers prefer to make it with their own hands
Read MoreIn order to get 100 g of honey, a bee in search of raw materials must fly 46 thousand km - this distance corresponds to the length of the equator. Due to the laboriousness of the honey collection process, many beekeepers specially sow long flowering perennials with copious amounts of nectar and pollen near the hives, thereby launching a continuous flower conveyor from early spring to late autumn
Read MoreFor processing and giving commodity qualities to beekeeping products, special equipment is needed. So, for example, for processing wax, a wax refinery is required, which can easily be done independently from improvised means. How to make a wax refinery at home and how to use it, read below. Did you know
Read MoreCotton honey is a unique variety obtained by bees from well-known cotton. In its just assembled form, this is a light yellow product, but when sugared, it takes on a white hue, therefore its other name is white honey. About what properties a cotton product has and how to apply it, read in this review
Read MorePumping honey is a rather time-consuming process that can be mechanized using a rotary honey extractor. In addition, the drive to this building can be done with your own hands, several times speeding up the process of collecting beekeeping products. Features of the device The honey extractor, equipped with a drive, is powered by electricity, by: electric network; 12 volt battery; solar battery
Read MoreIn order to properly organize care for bees in an apiary, it is necessary to provide them with conditions as close to natural as possible. First of all, it is worth figuring out what these insects eat in natural conditions. The nutrition features of different age groups of honey bees will be discussed below
Read MoreIn the summer, when the dog or puppy is on the street, it is difficult for them to avoid insect bites. More often bites do not cause serious consequences, but not always. Let us consider the danger of a bee or wasp sting for dogs, their symptoms, what necessary help should be provided, and what are the measures to prevent complications
Read MoreHoney is not only fragrant, but also a useful delicacy, so every year lovers of this product stock up on it for future use. Among the large number of its varieties, mustard honey is especially popular. Due to its monofloreness, it perfectly concentrates all the beneficial properties of the honey plant in itself
Read MoreHoney is not only tasty, but also a healthy treat. And if the most famous is considered the well-known linden or buckwheat, then little is known about safflower honey. The article describes the features, benefits and harms of not only this type of honey, but also the plant from which nectar is obtained
Read MoreThroughout the history of beekeeping, patterns of bee hives have constantly changed. Beekeepers continuously improved their living conditions, which invariably led to the growth of families and an increase in honey collection rates. For such purposes, at the end of the 70s of the last century, the design of the alpine hive was designed
Read MoreProbably, every person associates a bee not only with tasty and sweet honey, but also with a stinging bite, accompanied by sharp pain, swelling of the bitten place and unpleasant sensations after. Why they do this and how to recover faster after an insect attack - more on this later in the article. Did you know
Read MoreThe mesh bottom for the hives has its pros and cons. Before installing it, you need to weigh the pros and cons, given the climatic conditions of a particular region. Read about how to make this type of bottom yourself and what mesh to use. Mesh bottom features The mesh bottom for a multi-hive hive is a fairly common technological option abroad
Read MorePerga is honey-pollen pollen from plants. Bees feed her young, and this highly nutritious product is not in vain called "bee bread." It has long been used for its needs by man. We will find out how useful the bee bread is for men, its composition and useful actions, in which cases and how to apply it, as well as contraindications
Read MoreWinter in the apiary is an extremely important and responsible period, because any mistake can lead to the loss of an entire bee family. In modern conditions, most of the honeycombs, of which honey was selected, are unsuitable for wintering insects. This article discusses the proper preparation of bees and nest assembly
Read MoreBumblebees are insects from the bee family, which, like their small brethren, are the most important pollinators. In the process of pollination, they collect nectar, which they convert to honey to feed their small family. The amount of honey collected by bumblebees is insignificant, nevertheless by its properties it is no worse than bee
Read MoreMan has known about the positive properties of bee products for a very long time, but manuka honey is a particularly useful remedy. It is able to maintain its healing qualities for a long time, therefore it is often found on drugstore shelves and in catalogs of cosmetic companies. The article describes the characteristics and composition of manuka honey, describes its benefits and harms to the body, as well as methods of application and storage rules for this product
Read MoreThe problem of the appearance of unwanted insects is especially relevant for people living in a private house or in the country. The innocuous, at first glance, tiny creatures do not pose a threat to humans, and can not be immediately noticed, however, if they created a home under the roof of the house, it is worth taking care of safety measures and considering ways to get rid of uninvited guests
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