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Why Choose Us?
In 2016, we published simple and eco-friendly methods for beekeeping. Our posts sparked controversy, especially among beekeepers who unknowingly spread misinformation about the challenges with bees.
Warning:
If you’re seeking answers to improve your beekeeping practices, these facts cannot be ignored.
- Bees have existed on our planet for 150 million years.
- However, human interference with ecosystems has led to the European honeybee’s inability to survive in the wild on its own.
- In our region, they have become an endangered species.
- Without the care of beekeepers, they would face extinction, which would have a catastrophic impact on the entire natural world.
Each of them is monitored with the latest technology. The technology we use is specially designed to simplify the beekeeper’s work. Beekeepers gain a perfect overview of the health and quality of their colonies.
Thanks to this technology, no interventions are required that would unnecessarily disturb the bees. The technology is 100% biological, 100% residue-free, and harmless to the bees. It can be used year-round, even during honey harvesting. The technology is designed to be affordable for everyone.
With our technology, you can monitor the following important factors:
- Hive Weight (Hourly, Daily, Weekly, Monthly Increase or Decrease): Track the fluctuations in hive weight to determine the colony’s health and productivity.
- Temperature and Humidity (Inside and Outside the Hive): These parameters provide insights into the strength and well-being of the colony.
- Atmospheric Pressure: Gives information about the weather, helping you anticipate environmental conditions affecting the bees.
- Number of Foragers and Presence of the Queen: Monitoring foragers and the queen’s presence in the hive is crucial for assessing colony health and vitality.
- Hive Disturbance: Alerts you to any disruptions in the hive, allowing you to act quickly.
- Swarming Prediction: Swarming behavior is indicated through sound, enabling early detection and management.
- Battery Life: Tracks the longevity of the system’s battery to ensure continuous monitoring.
- Colony Productivity Comparison: Compare the productivity and strength of your colonies to optimize management decisions.
Do you know what your bees are doing during the winter?
Uncover the secrets of bee behavior and eliminate all uncertainties in beekeeping once and for all.
If you are reading this article right now because you can’t answer some questions about beekeeping, then you’re in the right place. You’ll learn how to effectively navigate through the maze of opinions so you don’t lose any more bee colonies, avoid spending huge amounts of money, and prevent yourself from reading yet another book that won’t bring any results.
Are you and your bees struggling with any of these problems?
Queen Bee Issues
- Unknown queen mortality
- Reluctance to accept a new queen
- Inability to raise a new queen
- Queen loss and the development of drones when the queen starts laying eggs
Bee Behavior Issues
- Susceptibility to robbing
- Tendency to swarm
- Aggression towards humans
- Aggression during beekeeper interventions
- Reluctance to build combs
Honey Production Issues
- Low honey production
- When, which, and how much to feed the bees
- How to stimulate bees to collect nectar
- Are they already bringing in nectar?
Disease Issues
- Persistent problems with Varroa mites
- When to treat for diseases?
Weather Issues
- Winter or year-round colony mortality
- Slow spring development
- Damage to hives after a storm
- How to check if the hives are okay during winter
Equipment Issues
- Which type of hive to choose
- What frame size to use
- Insulated or non-insulated hive?
Is caring for bees exhausting, financially draining, and sometimes even brings you to tears? It’s probably not your fault!
It doesn’t matter what climate your bees are in, how good the year is, or what type of hives and equipment you have. It doesn’t even matter what bee strain you’re working with. Before you give up and convince yourself that this is just how it is, or that climate change is to blame, try one more attempt that will prove otherwise. There is still HOPE.
New Year’s Eve, 2022. The bees’ reaction to fireworks.
We have brought beekeepers a simple and proven solution to eliminate even the most serious bee problems.
Don’t fall for the LIES and MYTHS about beekeeping and bee behavior!
It’s incredible that myths continue to be propagated by certain organizations, beekeepers, and even the general public. This is happening despite the vast amount of research dedicated to bees and beekeeping. It’s sad that bees, who have lived on Earth for 150 million years, are now literally an endangered species. At the beginning of the 20th century, one beekeeper could manage 500 hives, yet today, most beekeepers struggle to handle even 50.
Myth #1:
"An insulated hive is better."
FACT: Some beekeepers use insulated hives, while others prefer non-insulated ones. These two groups often argue about which is better. Insulated hives are larger, heavier, and more maintenance-intensive. Non-insulated hives have poorer thermal insulation. Beekeepers with insulated hives argue that bees need to retain as much heat as possible during the winter. In the summer, they need protection from overheating by the sun, so they don’t have to spend as much energy cooling the hive, which allows them to produce more honey and stay stronger. Beekeepers with non-insulated hives claim their bees are fine without insulation.
Myth #2:
"A swarming queen will produce offspring that tend to swarm."
FACT: Many beekeepers believe that swarmed queens pass on genetic material that makes their offspring more prone to swarming. Extensive research on this topic has shown that this is not true. No measurable tendency for swarming has been found in bees born from swarming queens.
Myth #3:
"Aggressive colonies will produce more honey."
FACT: Beekeepers strive to breed gentle queens, yet there is a common belief that colonies with aggressive queens will produce more honey than those with gentler ones. However, no research has shown any indication of a correlation between honey production and the temperament of the bees.
Myth #4:
Bees should never be opened in winter."
FACT: Beekeepers often avoid opening hives after winterizing, believing that any disturbance will kill the bees. From around late August until March, beekeepers generally don’t know what is happening inside the hives. There’s a common fear that opening the hive will expose the bees to cold and cause their certain death. However, bees remain relatively active during this period. A brief inspection of the hive, even in temperatures as low as -10˚C, doesn’t harm them. What truly disrupts the bees is vibration or shaking. Bees react to these disturbances by becoming agitated, and if the shaking lasts too long, it can break up their winter cluster. When this happens, the bees spread throughout the hive and are at risk of freezing to death.
Myth #5:
"There shouldn't be too many hives in one apiary."
FACT: Beekeepers often claim that bees will starve if there are too many hives in a given area, suggesting that overstocking the land with hives negatively impacts honey production. However, the reality is quite different. In some apiaries, there are thousands of hives located in the same area. Bees are capable of foraging over an area as large as 100 million square meters around their hive, making overcrowding almost impossible in terms of access to forage. What can be problematic, however, is greediness of the beekeeper, who may take all the honey during harvest. If bees have no nectar to collect because the resources in the area are exhausted, they will indeed starve. The key is ensuring bees have enough food supply, especially during times when nectar is scarce.
Myth #6:
"An experienced beekeeper can give me the right advice."
FACT: While an experienced beekeeper can offer valuable advice, it’s important to understand that they may not have the full context of your situation. They don’t know your bees, what you’ve done with them, or how they’ve behaved over time. A colony is a complex organism, and understanding its behavior requires a complete view of its circumstances.
This is similar to visiting a doctor who tries to diagnose your child’s illness based solely on your description. The doctor would likely need more detailed information to make an accurate diagnosis.
What’s important: To truly understand your bees, you need to be able to observe and measure their behavior and health objectively. Knowing your bees personally and using data-driven methods to track their condition will help you make informed decisions.
Myth #7:
"Beekeeping is difficult."
FACT: Many people, including beekeepers, believe that caring for bees is a challenging and time-consuming endeavor. It is widely thought to require significant financial investment, extensive experience, and deep theoretical knowledge. However, this belief persists for three main reasons:
Fear of bees: People often shy away from beekeeping due to fear of being stung, which makes the activity seem intimidating.
Lack of understanding: Misconceptions about how bee colonies function can make beekeeping seem more complicated than it actually is.
Improper practices: Beekeepers sometimes perform unnecessary or harmful interventions that disrupt the natural balance of the hive, leading to more work and stress for both the beekeeper and the bees.
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What is the great secret of bees?
Most beekeepers believe that bees merely react and require someone to think on their behalf. In reality, the beekeeper often fails to grasp the complexity of the colony. They don’t identify the exact parameters and focus on fixing the symptoms rather than addressing the root causes. Furthermore, many of the issues are caused by the beekeeper themselves, although they may not realize it due to the overwhelming complexity of the problem.
What do they say about us?
“When my bee colonies died, I couldn’t hold back the tears. It hit me hard, and I promised myself I never wanted to experience that again. I was fortunate to discover this beekeeping system, and now I know it’s all up to me. Whether I have thriving bees or struggling ones depends solely on my efforts. I highly recommend it to everyone — this monitoring system will undoubtedly make a difference.”
Elena M., 32 years old, Senec
“I consider myself incredibly lucky to have found these people. Even at my age, they’ve taken this knowledge to the next level. Though I’m not very tech-savvy, my grandchildren helped me with the installation. Now, I know exactly how to care for my bees at each stage of their lives. And it’s so simple — by just looking at the graphs in the app, I can see exactly what my bees need.”
Peter G., 61 years old, Spišské Podhradie
“It wasn’t until I saw this system in action that I realized everything I was doing wrong and how mistaken I was about what my bees actually need. If you want to understand how your bees think and what to do to avoid harming them, I highly recommend trying the full monitoring system. You won’t find anything better, either here or globally. It’s incredibly simple and easy to understand, even for an absolute beginner.”
Dušan H., 29 years old, Košice
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