There are multiple key contributors that are associated with high annual colony losses. Most of them are interconnected and together form a group known as the “Four P’s” – pathogens, parasites, poor nutrition, pesticides. As a beekeeper it is very important to be aware of these “ Four P’s” threats and follow constant routines to keep…
Let me start by very briefly introducing myself to you. I live in Dannevirke, a small town on the North Island of New Zealand. I live here with my husband (Ron) and our Cat (Wedgley). Ron runs a small furniture making and repair business from home. An advantage to this is that I always have…
Worker bees select the larvae from which the queens are developed. There are 3 important reasons why worker bees produce queens: swarming, queen superscedure and emergency queen replacement. As a result, the colony builds different queen cells, which care be identified by the beekeepers. Every queen cell presents distinctive signs that can be interpreted by…
One of the most valuable tools for every beekeeper is the bee smoker. During every inspection, the proper use of a bee smoker will calm the hive and help save bee lives. Why is it necessary to include this tool in your activity? It is safer for the bees and the beekeepers to work in…
Bogdan Iordache exemplifies the entrepreneur who turns a passion into business. At the same time, he is an IT professional who decided to use his skills and knowledge, acquired in over 2 decades of activity, to develop technologies that advance the agricultural sector. In his particular field, beekeeping, Bogdan is the founder of Apiary Book,…
A Beekeeper’s guide to a New Season When I was out on one of my usual walks today, it suddenly hit me: the birds are chirping, the sun feels warmer, and these tiny green buds opened on my apple and cherry trees. March isperhaps that time of the year when Mother Nature hasn’t quite decided…
This year was unlike any other, as is this holiday season. As we move into a new year, the whole team at Apiary Book wishes you success and wealth, and may your beehives grow bigger and stronger with each and every day. Thank you for your support this year!
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We created Apiary Book five years ago with the objective to help beekeepers to make better informed decisions. Me and my team have invested a lot of our own time and money in it and it has been a helpful tool for more than 20,000 beekeepers from around the world — including you. Most of…
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