Evaluation of the quality of artificial wax
An artificial wax is a wax sheet with the bases of cells squeezed out on it. When using an artificial honeycomb attached to frames, bees quickly build honeycombs with bee cells. At the same time,
Barn, cellar and glacier
1 – drainage pipe, 2 – slag, 3 – brushwood, 4 – ice, 5 – earth, 6 – straw Procuring ice during the frost in any quantity is not particularly difficult. Ice (river, etc.) must
Honey cake
Combine the eggs with a slightly warmed butter, add salt, fill gradually with flour and mix everything until a homogeneous mass is formed (the dough should be of medium density). On the flour-poured table, swing
Express method of obtaining vitamin-medicinal honey
The great nature transformer IV Michurin said: “We live at a time when the highest calling of man is not only to explain, but to change the world – to make it the best…”, “…
Hyssop honey
Hyssop honey in its organoleptic properties refers to first-class specimens. The bees make it from the nectar of the dark-blue flowers of the medicinal and honey-bearing semi-shrub plant of hyssop, found in wild condition in
Cake “Nuts with honey"
Flour flour with butter, add eggs, soda, honey, sugar, knead the soft dough. The finished dough is divided into two equal parts and baked 2 cakes, previously well lubricated form or frying pan with oil.
Smells of a bee’s nest
An extremely important role in the life of honey bees is played by the so-called chemical language – odors. This is the oldest and most perfect way to communicate insects. Their nest is full of
Artificial honey-maker
Foods for preparation: 250 g of sugar, 250 g of water, 100 g of lard or margarine, 1 egg, ground cinnamon, grated peel with one lemon, 1 teaspoon of baking soda; flour (as required for
The dead bee brood
Frozen seeding is an indiscriminate disease, accompanied by the death of egg embryos in different stages of their development. Causes of the disease. The cause of the disease is the hereditary properties of the uterus.
Lime honey
Lime honey belongs to the best grades. Thanks to an exceptionally pleasant taste, it is highly appreciated. Freshly excreted on a honey extractor, this honey is very fragrant, usually transparent, slightly yellow or greenish in
Medovik without honey
Dough: 1 kg of flour, 400 g of sugar, 4 eggs, 200 g of margarine, 2 cups of coffee, 2-3 tbsp. spoons of milk, 30 g of yeast, 1 teaspoon of soda, 1/2 teaspoon of
Correction of the family-processing
In a family with bee-workers I substitute combs with an open brood. When the first bees begin to seal cells, I again give them an open brood. If the family was weak, then I return
Decoctions and infusions of medicinal herbs with honey
Aloe. 1. Grind 150 grams of scarlet leaves (cut edges with spines), pour 300 g of hot honey (60 њ C) and insist throughout the day. After that, heat, strain and consume 5-10 g before
Microphone for listening to bees
Beekeepers know that many bees die mostly from January to March. Therefore, from the middle of January, you should be especially careful. At this time, the beekeeper can judge the state of the family only
Cake with a raisin and raisins
Dough: 2 eggs, 2 cups of sugar, 4 tablespoons of honey, 1 glass of raisins, 1 teaspoon of soda, extinguished with vinegar. Cream: 300 g of butter, 1/2 cup of sugar, 400 g of sour