Treatments to protect bees
Raising many bee families is not easy. It may happen to find situations that make it difficult to manage the breeding. The number one enemy that we often find on our beloved...
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How honey is made and how it is obtained
Bees produce honey by processing various plant substances such as pollen and nectar. Let's explain:
Honey is a sweet food produced by bees with the nectar of flowers. The...
Sedentary beekeeping: how to choose the right place
To obtain good results and for the health of bees, the positioning of the apiary is very important
The choice of the right place to place the hives in beekeeping is an...
Characteristics of queen bees: how to recognize them?
Could you distinguish a queen bee from the rest of the swarm? Here's what you need to observe
If you are a novice beekeeper or simply if you have a passion for the world of...
Beekeeping: why are product prices rising?
The increase in operating costs, the weakening of bees are factors that contribute to the rise in prices
Beekeeping is becoming more and more expensive. In recent years,...
Caring for colonies after swarming
Bee families can become weaker following swarming: here's what to do
The swarming is a natural event that characterizes the natural cycle of each hive. During this process the...
Why are worker bees not fertile bees? Let's find out more
The workers are female bees but cannot reproduce. Let's understand why
worker bees are female bees that are infertile. But why can't worker bees reproduce? In the hives,...
Selection of colonies after honey collection
Beekeepers constantly evaluate the health of colonies: here's how
It is important for every beekeeper to carry out regular checks within their apiary. A careful and constant...
Do you need to buy queen bees? Order online now!
We have immediate availability of Buckfast and Ligustica queen bees
If you are a beekeeper and you need queen bees for your farm, choose Laterza beekeeping! For over 35 years...
What do beekeepers do? What activities do they carry out?
Let's discover together the work of beekeepers within beekeeping farms
The beekeeper is the one who raises bees and takes care of the swarms. In exchange for this, the farmer...
10 interesting things about honey bees
On the occasion of World Bee Day, let's get to know these wonderful animals better
The Apis Mellifera or Honey Bee is one of the most fascinating insects in the world. It is...
Queen Bee Breeding - Apicoltura Laterza
Production and sale of Buckfast and Ligustica queen bees: useful information
Apicoltura Laterza has been involved for years in the production and sale of both virgin and fertile...
Availability of bee nucs on 5 frames - Order now!
Do you need nucs for your farm? Order your bees online in just a few clicks!
If you are a beekeeper and you need bee cores for your breeding, you are in the right place!...
How do bees survive the heat?
Did you know that bees are able to lower the temperature in the hive in summer?
In the summer period, bees have a hard time withstanding the scorching heat of the season. The...
How much water do bees need to survive?
What is the use of water for bees? What is their requirement?
Bees, like any living thing, are made up of a high percentage of water. Water is a primary necessity for the...
Why do bees collect resin? How do they use it?
Bees use resin for the production of propolis but also for other reasons: let's find out which ones
Observing the behavior of bees , we notice that during the harvesting phase,...
Beekeeping: how to start breeding bees
Do you want to become a beekeeper? Here's where to start and some useful tips
Becoming a beekeeper today is an important choice. Protecting the life of bees and their...
Queen bees: what makes them so special compared to other bees?
Queen bees are the centerpiece of every hive: let's find out why
The queen bees are the most important individuals of the colony . Each hive is made up of a significant...
How many bees are there in a hive? This is how swarms live
Bees are social animals and live in very large groups
bees live in very large groups. Each hive is capable of hosting a very large number of individuals. On average, around...
Queen bee, worker bees and drones: the differences
The social structures of hives are complex but well organized
The hives are particular constructions designed to house a large number of components. Within them, there is a...