Apicoltura Laterza in the APIMELL 2022 exhibitor list
The beekeeping fair will be held from 4 to 6 March 2022
Also this year Apicoltura Laterza will participate as an exhibitor at the fair for beekeeping . APIMELL is the most...
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What are the bee packs for and how they are composed
Bee packs are useful for strengthening your families or creating new ones
bee packs are specifically artificial swarms "naked", ie without frames , and represent an...
How life works in hives: the work of bees
The daily activities of the colony are truly endless
From the care of the larvae to the cleaning activities, life in the hive is really hectic. Bees perfectly cope with...
Real cells: the "cradles" of the future queen bees
The cells containing royal jelly are intended only for the rulers of the hive
The queen bees are the only fertile females in the entire colony. Each hive leaves room for a...
What do bees eat? Are they herbivorous insects?
Bee nutrition is influenced by various factors
As we all know, bees are basically herbivorous animals since these insects derive nourishment from nectar and pollen of...
How to choose bees for your beekeeping farm
Have you decided to become a beekeeper? Here are some tips
Becoming a beekeeper is not easy. If you have decided to take this path, a long way awaits you. For the success of...
Bees: 10 curiosities you may not know
Are you sure you are fully familiar with the world of bees?
bees are truly complex and surprising animals. The life of a swarm is characterized by really interesting...
Distinguish a beehive from a wasp nest
Honeycomb and wasp's nest: how do you recognize each other?
Very often we come across a honeycomb or even a wasp's nest . These situations, however similar they may seem, are...
What is nomadic beekeeping?
Nomadism in beekeeping
nomadic beekeeping , unlike sedentary beekeeping, involves transferring hives from one territory to another. Practicing nomadism in beekeeping means...
5% discount on the purchase of bee nucs
Promo valid until January 6th ONLY on online purchases
Are you a beekeeper? Do you need bee cores for your farm? Take advantage of Apicoltura Laterza's limited promotion now!
Ligustica bee: the most bred breed in Italy and in the world
Ligustica bees are the favorite of beekeepers
The Apis mellifera ligustica or Italian bee is one of the most desired breeds by beekeepers. This species retains exceptional...
How bees survive the cold
The work of bees in winter
Bees are very hardworking insects. The activities that the swarms carry out during the year are truly endless. Bees are operational in any season.
Why are bees disappearing?
Depopulation of bee colonies: why does this happen?
The number of bees on the planet is drastically decreasing. The numbers speak for themselves: in recent years in Europe...
Could you recognize a queen bee?
Characteristics and behaviors of queen bees
Spotting the queen bee inside a swarm isn't as difficult as you think. Recognizing the difference between a queen and a worker bee...
Purchase bee cores and queen bees online
Bee cores are an excellence of Apicoltura Laterza
The purchase of bee cores is essential for beekeepers as it allows the formation of new colonies . Apicoltura Laterza deals...
Does taking honey from hives harm bees?
Is it fair to say that beekeepers “steal” honey from bees?
The work of a good beekeeper protects the life of the swarm
It often happens that beekeepers have to contend with...
Regional contributions for beekeeping 2021
Beekeeping has become one of the most important sectors to be protected. In this regard, there are many initiatives by associations, activities and institutes. In the year 2021,...
Did you know that bees have proboscis?
Bees have a small proboscis, did you know? The mouthparts of bees , bumblebees and all insects that feed on nectar, in fact, are not chewing but sucking, to allow the animal to...
APIMELL: the European beekeeping fair 2021
APIMELL is the most important International Exhibition / Market specialized in the beekeeping sector . Each year the event gathers tens of thousands of participants from all...
The flight of bees: beyond the laws of physics
The flight of bees , from a scientific point of view, has always been perceived as a mystery, due to the unbalanced relationship between wing surface and body weight. For...