Why Bees Swarm: Timing, Causes, and Meaning
At Apicoltura Laterza, we work closely with bees every day and we know how misunderstood these extraordinary creatures still are. One of the most fascinating—and sometimes...
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New Bee Colonies on 5 Frames and Ligustica and Buckfast Queens Now Available
The wait is over! Apicoltura Laterza is pleased to announce the new availability of our bee colonies on 5 frames for the 2026 season, accompanied by our excellent fertile queen...
Apis mellifera: the honey bee
At Apicoltura Laterza, we work closely with bees every day and we know how important it is to share clear, simple, and accurate information about these extraordinary insects. In...
Bee Species: A Complete Guide to Bee Breeds
When we talk about bee species, we enter a world full of diversity, adaptation, and extraordinary biological abilities. At Apicoltura Laterza, we work closely with bees every...
Honeycomb vs. Traditional Honey: A Treasure of Wellness to Rediscover
But what are the real differences compared to the traditional honey we all know? Is it really healthier? And most importantly, how do you eat it? In this article, we will...
Bee Nucleus Colonies for Sale – The Complete Guide by Apicoltura Laterza
When it comes to bee nucleus colonies for sale, every beekeeper’s goal is to start or expand their apiary with strong and well-structured families. At Apicoltura Laterza, we put...
Bee Colonies: Complete Guide by Apicoltura Laterza
When we talk about bee colonies, we are talking about the living heart of every beekeeping activity. At Apicoltura Laterza, we work every day with passion to offer strong,...
Bee Swarms – Price, Sale and Guaranteed Quality
In the world of beekeeping, bee swarms represent the starting point for creating new, healthy, and productive colonies. At Apicoltura Laterza, we specialize in selling bee...
Marking the Queen Bee: Useful Tips from Apicoltura Laterza
Marking the queen bee is an essential practice for every beekeeper, whether experienced or a beginner. This simple act allows quick identification of the queen inside the hive...
Queen Bee Sales: Quality and Guarantee at Apicoltura Laterza
Selling queen bees is a fundamental part of every beekeeper’s work. At Apicoltura Laterza, we know that a good queen bee is the key to a strong and productive hive. That’s why...
How Much Does a Swarm of Bees with a Queen Cost?
Today I want to talk to you about the cost of a queen bee with a swarm and the price of a bee swarm, along with everything you need to know if you're considering buying bee...
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...