Buckfast and Ligustiche: aspects to consider

When choosing a queen or bee, there are several factors to consider. Genetics is one of the most important, as it influences the resistance and lifespan of the colony. They must have been bred locally to ensure adequate adaptation to existing climatic conditions.

Furthermore, it is important to check the rearing habits of the queen, such as resistance to pest attacks, honey production, and larval viability. One last piece of advice is to make sure the queen is sturdy, well styled and well balanced.

There are many benefits of selecting local queens and bees. First, locally bred bees are more adaptable to the local environment and therefore more likely to survive than bees from other regions.

Moreover, local bees are less prone to diseases and parasites, as they are better able to withstand the climate and conditions of the breeding place.

The local bees are also more resistant and productive. For this reason, the selection of local queens and bees represents a great advantage for beekeepers.

The Buckfasts

The Buckfast Queen Bees are known for their unique characteristics, including hardiness, fecundity, and the production of quality honey. One of the characteristics that make these bees unique is their resistance to bad weather and parasites, as well as their ability to adapt to a wide range of climatic conditions.

They are also known for producing superior quality honey that is rich in nutrients and has a pleasant taste. Finally, Buckfast bees are also known for their strength, with strong queens that are resistant to diseases and parasites.

When managing buckfast and ligustic queens, it is important to make sure they maintain a good environment in which to thrive. This means providing them with enough quality food and avoiding overpopulation. In addition, it is necessary to guarantee them good nutrition and health, taking care to regulate the temperature of the hive.

Ligustica

Ligustica Queen Bees are a valuable variety of working bees. They are resistant to diseases, have an excellent reproductive capacity, adapt well to difficult climatic conditions and have a high capacity to transport nectar and pollen.

Their presence in the hive increases the number of worker bees and provides excellent honey production.

Buckfast bees are well adapted to cold climates and can produce a lot of honey, but they are more susceptible to disease. Ligustica bees are more resistant to disease, have good reproductive capacity and adapt well to difficult climatic conditions, but produce less honey than Buckfast bees

For Buckfast bees, it is also important to provide them with soft ends in which to build cells; while for the ligustica bees, it is better to provide harder materials such as wood to help them in the construction of the cells. Furthermore, it is important that the bees are well fed, paying particular attention to the sugar levels in the honey.