Expansion of nests

The main task in the field of beekeeping throughout the spring period is to provide bee families with the best conditions for their fastest growing and development. In the system of measures that promote the growth and development of bee colonies in most regions of Ukraine, the main place is taken to provide bees with […]

Habitat for swarms

For 46 days, systematic observations were made of the development of beehives, decks, etc. by swarm bees. An interesting phenomenon was noted. In three decks occupied by the wasps, and in the deck where the hornet family lived, swarms of bees settled. This was also observed where there was a weak bee family, which occupied […]

Stock preparation of bees

Procurement of fodder stocks is made during a good bribe. The frames completely occupied with printed honey are selected, as well as honey-pergovian. If the families are kept in 12-frame hives, then during a strong bribe, families are often replaced by second-frame hulls instead of the usual half-frame supplements, using, if necessary, two stores knocked […]

Bees-processing

If the family loses the uterus and there are no eggs in the hive or suitable for the withdrawal of the fistula, larvae, then at first the bees lay many uterine bowls, often even on pergus. At the same time, young bees that produce milk are not able, in the absence of larvae, to use […]

If there is a swarm

For catching swarms I use a graft. I make it like this. I take two thin boards in size 20X60 cm, I make up a rooftop and upholster with an old pre-polished canvas. Then either rub it with melissa, or tie the branch of this plant. To a wooden cola 2 m long I tie […]

Devices against swarming

Against the swarming of the bees, I use a 8 mm thick plywood box made by me. In its front wall a 100×10 mm chute is made. To it, on two bolts, a 200X120X25 mm adapter tube is made, made of galvanized sheet 1. A large number of holes with a diameter of 3 mm […]

Main spring audit

The first spring inspection does not give the beekeeper detailed and accurate information about each bee family. Such information can only give the most thorough examination of the bee nest, or the so-called main spring audit. To make such an audit, it takes 5-10 minutes, and sometimes a little more to keep the hives open. […]

A proven method of replanting the uterus

In the magazine was published the article “Proven method of replanting.” The author received many letters with a request to clarify – how to organize active ventilation of the bee nest and cells with the inserted uterus during the night. At the request of readers, the author of the article sent additional material that will […]

Inspection of bee colonies

It is better to begin an examination with weak families, since they are more calm. Before proceeding to the inspection, prepare the necessary inventory: -2 … 3 frames with a drying or artificial wax are put in a portable box, kindle a smoke. Then I 2 smoke smoke clubs are allowed into the duct. After […]

Honey extraction on a honey extractor

During the main bribe, you must ensure that the pumping of honey from the hives is done in a timely manner. Just removed from the hive, warm honey is easily pumped out on a honey extractor. On the contrary, if it remains for a long time in the cells neotkachannym and cool, it will become […]