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The Life Cycle of the Varroa Destructor Mite

Kestutis Garalevicius

Varroa destructor mites are widely recognised as one of the most prevalent parasites affecting honey bees (Apis mellifera) globally. Unlike the Asian honey bee (Apis cerana), with which it co-evolved,...

The Life Cycle of the Varroa Destructor Mite

Kestutis Garalevicius

Varroa destructor mites are widely recognised as one of the most prevalent parasites affecting honey bees (Apis mellifera) globally. Unlike the Asian honey bee (Apis cerana), with which it co-evolved,...

The Role of Queen Caging in Modern Beekeeping

The Role of Queen Caging in Modern Beekeeping

Kestutis Garalevicius

Queen caging is an advanced beekeeping technique used to regulate colony reproduction, prevent swarming, enhance honey production, and improve overwintering success. By temporarily restricting the queen’s movement using specialized cages,...

The Role of Queen Caging in Modern Beekeeping

Kestutis Garalevicius

Queen caging is an advanced beekeeping technique used to regulate colony reproduction, prevent swarming, enhance honey production, and improve overwintering success. By temporarily restricting the queen’s movement using specialized cages,...

The Art of Queen Introduction

The Art of Queen Introduction

Kestutis Garalevicius

Introducing a new queen into a honey bee colony is one of the most delicate and high-risk tasks in beekeeping. A poor queen introduction can lead to queen rejection. Whether replacing an...

The Art of Queen Introduction

Kestutis Garalevicius

Introducing a new queen into a honey bee colony is one of the most delicate and high-risk tasks in beekeeping. A poor queen introduction can lead to queen rejection. Whether replacing an...

Bee Nutrition

Bee Nutrition

Kestutis Garalevicius

A honey bee colony’s strength depends on a diverse and reliable nutritional base, including nectar for energy, pollen for protein, water for hive regulation, and propolis for immunity. Seasonal variations,...

Bee Nutrition

Kestutis Garalevicius

A honey bee colony’s strength depends on a diverse and reliable nutritional base, including nectar for energy, pollen for protein, water for hive regulation, and propolis for immunity. Seasonal variations,...

Queen Bee Breeding: From Drones to Finishers

Queen Bee Breeding: From Drones to Finishers

Kestutis Garalevicius

Queen bee breeding is a meticulous process that requires precise timing and careful planning. The success of raising high-quality queens depends on the synchronization of drone maturity, the establishment of...

Queen Bee Breeding: From Drones to Finishers

Kestutis Garalevicius

Queen bee breeding is a meticulous process that requires precise timing and careful planning. The success of raising high-quality queens depends on the synchronization of drone maturity, the establishment of...

Spring at Apiary: Preparing Colonies for Growth and Productivity

Spring at Apiary: Preparing Colonies for Growth...

Kestutis Garalevicius

As winter loses its grip and temperatures begin to rise, honey bee colonies emerge from their dormant phase, entering one of the most critical periods of their annual cycle. Spring...

Spring at Apiary: Preparing Colonies for Growth...

Kestutis Garalevicius

As winter loses its grip and temperatures begin to rise, honey bee colonies emerge from their dormant phase, entering one of the most critical periods of their annual cycle. Spring...