Ukrainian steppe species of bees
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Ukrainian steppe species of bees: specifications, a photo.
Ukrainian steppe bee: view, formed in the central and southern Ukraine, which has many similarities with Carpathian bee.
It is still unknown, This emerged as a bee and whose relative is, but this does not detract from its merits.
Characteristics of these species:
- light gray cells;
- the average length of proboscis – 6,7 mm;
- uterine weight – 200 mg, its fertility – over 2,2 th. eggs;
- peacefulness, activity;
- optimally produce propolis;
- Dry white seal;
- unpretentious in the choice of honey plants.
Ukrainian breed bees resistant enough – flies more 5 km from the hive. But does not like to work in bad weather conditions.
Among the advantages of this type of release:
- excellent winter survival;
- small feed consumption;
- resistance nozematozu, foulbrood;
- lack of susceptibility to theft;
- active protection housing;
- calm behavior during transportation;
- high performance (from 40 to 150 kg of honey with family).
Rage Ukrainian rock
Many beekeepers believe, in Ukrainian steppe bees increased aggressiveness, but this is a misconception.
This insect will sting only as a last resort, if disturbed, make sudden movements or fuss.
Reviews of experienced beekeepers say, that do not even use smoke.
Ukrainian steppe bee spring
Unlike many other Ukrainian bee spring poorly developed, slow. The uterus is slowly, because still can not move away from winter.
On the one hand, it's good, because they do not need much food to brood, other, Spring may be weakened family, if not die.
Not all beekeepers suit, Ukrainian bees breed that does not work in bad weather.
This reduces the resulting honey, but retains power and reduces the proportion of families of dead workers.
This breed loves sunflower honey plants, acacia, fruit trees, grasses, rape, buckwheat.
Production of wax
Ukrainian bee able to do much wax, reminiscent of Italian breed. So, season strong family alone to make 25 frame with honeycombs.
Therefore, the beekeeper must establish beforehand Wax, only when the bees flew to work in the garden medosbor.
This type collects nectar from a variety of sources. It can be wood, and herbs.
If the harvest is stationary apiaries 40-60 kg, If the roam, can achieve good results in 100 kg provided good weather.
Honey bee first is to shop, allowing the uterus to work with brood. This allows you to divide and develop family medosbor. The beekeeper can take crop, and it will not hurt future offspring.
Ukrainian and bee disease
An important characteristic of any breed is its resistance to disease. well now, Ukrainian steppe breed has a natural resistance to toxicity, nozematozu, askosferozu and foulbrood.
This is followed by:
- Ukrainian bees trim, they keep the hive in order, clean excess wax crumbs, pidmor. Insects always removes a, which is very much appreciated.
- The lack of susceptibility to theft, Consequently, almost no contact with their families and other diseases.
- Quite produce propolis – to 80 g family during the winter, which eliminates a number of dangerous diseases.
Ukrainian bee (Obsolete names: Herson, southern) and has many benefits, essentially, is a universal breed. Among the shortcomings can be noted except that the slowness in development, not so critical with proper care apiary.
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