Topic · 19 articles
Beekeeping throughout the year: hive setup, spring development and colony buildup, swarming and its prevention, honey flow and harvesting, winter preparation, bee diseases and control measures.
13 min read For students
The article examines the importance of beekeeping for agriculture, economic indicators of the industry in Russia and globally, as well as the biological characteristics of a honeybee colony structure
17 min read For students
The article reveals the structure of a bee colony, the functions of each individual, and the biological characteristics of insect development. The material will help to assess the importance of colony strength for increasing apiary productivity and the efficiency of crop pollination
9 min read For students
The article describes the structure of the digestive system of the honey bee, including the functions of the intestine sections, the honey crop, and the significance of digestive processes for the health of the bee colony
9 min read For students
The article describes in detail the processes of wax secretion, standard indices for cell construction, and factors affecting the speed of frame filling in the hive. This knowledge will help the beekeeper to competently manage the state of the nest and increase the yield of commercial products.
7 min read For students
Proper outfitting of an apiary for 100 bee colonies requires the preparation of a complete set of tools for routine inspections, queen rearing, and honey harvesting. The article provides a list of necessary equipment that allows for the optimization of the workflow and the minimization of stress for the bees.
7 min read For students
The article describes the design of a modern frame hive, biological requirements for nest protection, and frame size standards. You will learn about the differences between vertical and horizontal hive designs, as well as their significance for efficient honey harvesting and apiary maintenance
