In this article we are going to tackle a very sensitive topic, very relevant for today’s beekeeping: the effects of neonicotinoids on honey bees. Let’s first take note of the current situation from which the discussion has stemmed: in December … Continued
After we previously talked about the different races of honey bees and how to choose one that best suits your needs, we are going to address in this article another important aspect about working in the apiary: choosing an optimal … Continued
In the last article from the series we’ll take a look at the characteristics and specific behavior of the Carpathian Honey Bee. The similarities between the Carpathian and the Carniolan bees are plentiful. In fact, brother Adam even goes to … Continued
In this article we’ll talk about the characteristics of the Caucasian Honey Bee and what we’ve learned so far about this particular bee. From our experience as bee breeders, we can say without a doubt that there are some exceptionally … Continued
We continue our mini-series on the subject of the different bee races with one of the most widely used strains: the Carniolan Honey Bee (Apis Mellifera Carnica). The Carniolan bees from our own apiaries come from Slovenia and Austria, two … Continued
The Italian Honey Bee (Apis Mellifera Ligustica) is one of the more popular bee strains; however, due to the inconsistency in quality of its specimens, the Italian bee has been both greatly appreciated and criticized. Therefore we’ll try to express … Continued
Regardless if it’s just a hobby or a constant source of income, the type of the honey bee is by far the most important aspect in beekeeping. Moreover, any hive management scheme will be greatly influenced by the race of … Continued
