The work is performed on August 8-15, at the end of the honey collection. Selection of honey hulls, formation of a nest for preparation for wintering and autumn building of bees, feeding of bees with

In Europe, the overwhelming number of bee colonies in amateur conditions is found in pavilions, which is explained by the high population density and the lack (or inadequacy) in this regard of the area for

The work begins in mid-March. There is intense melting of snow. What should I do first? Open the external tapholes for 20-30 mm, remove the spoil from it, close the internal ventilation holes in the

Among beekeepers there is a different opinion about the need for feeding bees to bees to replenish winter food reserves, and for the most rational concentration of sugar syrup. Some speak convincingly about the unacceptable

The frame is one of the most important components of the hive. It provides a strong impact on the life of the bee family during all periods of its existence, creates convenience in working with

The friable drinker for the hive consists of a can of 0.8-1 liter, a flat wick 65-70 mm wide and 300-350 mm long, and a wick entering the wick. The slot for the input of

The work is carried out when frosty weather sets in – November – early December. External tapholes are filled with a heater and tightly closed by gate valves, and internal ventilation openings are opened in

The work is carried out, during the flowering of the willow. Do it in the evening, so as not to interfere with the bees. When the heat becomes and the upper body is filled with

It is now generally accepted that the vertical arrangement of the hives is more in keeping with the natural habitat of the bees – the hollow. The desire of bees to develop a nest in

A warmed pavilion for keeping 4-10 families of bees can have a minimum area (from 6 to 10 m2), but at the same time an auxiliary room is needed to store inventory and equipment (reserve