Honey: curiosity and production
Bees are the only animals to produce an edible substance for humans. honey is a very particular compound, rich in nutritional properties and with a strong antibacterial...
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How bees reproduce
Reproduction is a very important factor for every living being. Speaking of bees whose lifespan is approximately 42 days, reproducing is a key element for the survival of...
Queen Bees and Pheromones: what they are and what they are for
Pheromones are particular olfactory hormones produced by bees, especially by queen bees to communicate with the swarm.
How a queen bee is born
If you are wondering how a queen bee is born , what its duties are in the hive and you want to know more about its development, here is some useful information.
What are bee antennae for?
The antennas of bees are an underrated but very important element for these animals. They possess essential receptors for the life of bees .
How bees produce Royal Jelly
Royal Jelly can be defined as a noble or precious food of bees. Its production is very complex and it would not be possible to obtain any similar compound in nature.
Bees, wasps and flies: let's learn to distinguish them
bees are wonderful creatures, their role within our planet is truly irreplaceable. They, like other pollinating insects , contribute to the exchange of pollen in flowers and...
The sting of bees and that of the queen bee: differences
The sting of bees is a structure typical of female individuals.
Bees and Drones: here's how to tell them apart
Worker bees, Queen Bee and Fuchi are essential elements for any swarm.
Is it true that bees never sleep?
Bees are very hardworking animals. It is enough for us to observe them to understand at least in part that their work during the day never ends.
7 Things You Don't Know About Queen Bees
Queen bees are at the heart of the life of all the bees in a swarm. The survival of the hive revolves solely around its ruler.
Ligustica queen bee: an all-Italian excellence
The ligustica queen bee has been the favorite bee within Italian farms for years.
Sale of fertile queen bees 2021
If you are a beekeeper and you need fertile queen bees for your farm, you are in the right place. Apicoltura Laterza has been dealing with this sector for years.
How long does a queen bee live
The queen bee is not only the functioning heart of the whole hive but possesses such abilities that make it truly special.
Bee families and nuclei: where and when to buy
Taking care of an entire family of bees requires skills, abilities and the application of cognitive processes that only time can give.
Queen bees and fertilization
This is how the fertilization of queen bees occurs. Why is it so important to bees?
How queen bees are raised
The breeding of queen bees is a wonderful but delicate process. Beekeepers need to be very prepared.
Production of queen bees and royal cells
Like every year, we reap the benefits of a long and patient work. In the image you can see the new real cells of 2021 produced by Apicoltura Laterza.
Queen bees and swarming
What is swarming? How can beekeepers control this phenomenon?
When the queen bees find themselves having finished their production cycle inside the hive, they are forced to...
How queen bees are born and develop
When a new queen bee is born, the worker bees will know exactly which cell the new queen will emerge from. In the world of bees all this is already premeditated, even before a...