Plastic cage, D.B. nesting frame to lock the queen in the winter period Can also be used in the summer period Mounted on wooden frame - Dimensions: 36 (W) x 24 (H)cm - Facilitated introduction of the queen, without wax sheet - Allows the family to stop brooding
Varroa i fights them more effectively by zeroing out the winter brood. From this observation comes the Menna cage, designed and patented by Vincenzo Menna: a practical device that promotes the queen's rest in the colder months, and that brings all the varroa present in the Beehive more easily out into the open. The period of use varies from northern to southern Italy, but indicatively the first days of November will be the most suitable to start caging, and mid to late January those for caging. Considering that a regular family goes into production in 60 to 70 days from the release of the queen, it will be up to the beekeeper to adjust the period.
CANDIFRUCT is a paste consisting of sugar (sucrose) with balanced addition of glucose-fructose syrup that is obtained by a gentle steaming process. Due to its very fine crystals and the presence of fructose, it is very palatable and easily assimilated by bees. The presence of fructose gives softness, pastiness and texture to the product, avoiding hardening problems. CANDIFRUCT is the ideal food for the winter maintenance of families, especially in the absence of stocks. It is a very practical product as it can be fed to bees without the need for specific feeders.
To make your own beeswax candle you will need: - a silicone mold- a wick of appropriate thickness- a rubber band- a toothpick- silicone (Spray) - optional 1) Preparing the mold:We recommend spraying the mold inside with silicone spray which will make it easier to remove the candle at the end of the process. Insert the wick in the center from the bottom and pop it out from the top. Secure the mold with rubber bands to keep it tightly closed. Tie a wick to the toothpick and rest the latter on the top edge. 2) Fill the mold ocn the wax: Melt the wax in a preferably enameled pot, pour it into the mold when it has reached a temperature of 50°C. Pour it slowly into the mold. The time for the wax to solidify depends on the size of the mold and the amount of wax used. 3) Take the candle out of the mold:When the wax is cold, remove the rubber bands, open the mold and take out the candle. Remove the toothpick and cut the wick at the base of the candle, while on the top leave the wick 1 cm long. Spray the candle with silicone spray to give it shine.
Practical PVC boot for working safely in the apiary or vegetable garden Iron tip
Plastic excluder model "bee care", passage section with smooth finish margin for 10-frame D.B. Beehives - dim 50 x 42.5 cm


































