Articles from practice: management, varroa, forage and breeding. Freely available, no account and no newsletter required.
The article highlights the practice of splitting bee colonies in spring as a swarm prevention method. Readers learn how this measure can serve as either a relief or a production limiter depending on the management style.
Improve your honey yield with simple methods like optimal location selection and protection against external stressors. Efficient tips for beekeepers.
The article highlights the essential role of water at the apiary for brood care, feed utilization, and hive climate, and provides tips for suitable bee drinks.
The brood nest indicates the strength and potential of a bee colony. Learn how the arrangement and distribution of brood provide early clues about stability and balance.
A balanced bee colony in April demonstrates the healthy equilibrium between bee population and brood nest, crucial for a successful spring season.
Learn how to identify the beginning phase of early forage in the beekeeping year and which plants play a crucial role initially.
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Learn when to support, wait, or unite weak bee colonies in the spring. Discover the key criteria for successful actions.
How to recognize the right time to add the honey supers to promote colony development and ensure smooth operations.
In spring, a pollen gap due to temperature drops can endanger brood. Monitoring pollen stores and targeted protein feeding are crucial.
In March, the development of bee colonies is crucial, but mistakes can have fatal consequences. Tips for preventing chilling and feed shortages.
Analyze and monitor the Varroa load of bee colonies in early spring. Spring development determines summer load; treatments before honey harvest are critical.
