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What actions should you plan throughout the season to promote the health of your colonies and anticipate challenges?

Anticipation is one of the keys to the success of your colonies throughout the season. To enhance colony health and anticipate challenges, you perform regular inspections, feed your bees, control parasite presence, tend to your queens, manage swarming, prepare for wintering, ... and most importantly, you stay informed about best practices, advice, and insights from other beekeepers.

So many tasks, efforts, and attention are required for the management and conservation of your colonies. It's with this in mind that we offer you these articles, to support you.

Tropilaelaps is lying in wait – Can Amitraz efficiently reduce infestations?

5 April 2025

Managing space in honey bee colonies and adding honey supers in spring

4 March 2025

Honey labelling in Europe: greater transparency for consumers

11 February 2025

The basics of almond pollination: a guide for beekeepers and growers

18 December 2024

Winter hive management: ensuring healthy bees through the cold season

by Caroline Lantuejoul
19 November 2024

This case study investigates symptoms of honey bee brood disease, revealing the presence of European foulbrood combined with high viral loads

Discovery of the Red dwarf honey bee (Apis florea) in Malta

by Véto-pharma
8 November 2024

Table of contents A colony of red dwarf bees, Apis florea, was discovered in august for the first time in Europe, specifically in Malta. Originally from Asia, this invasive species

Clinical case: Chronic Bee Paralysis Virus

by ADS APIVAL and ADS APIADS
8 October 2024

Table of Contents In this article, we present two clinical cases of Chronic Bee Paralysis Virus (CBPV) from Spain. We extend our gratitude to Ana Mompó and Inma Segura (ADS

How to manage your bee colonies post-honey harvest

by Véto-pharma
26 August 2024

Table of contents After honey harvesting, it is essential to conduct a thorough inspection of the colonies to ensure their overall health and stability. The removal of frames and supers

Clinical case: Impact of Varroa on bee colony performance

by Gérald Therville
25 July 2024

Discover this case study on the long-term impact of Varroa destructor on bee colonies despite effective management observed in France.

Water is life, and for bees too!

by Véto-pharma
18 July 2024

Discover the importance of making water available to your bees to ensure the proper functioning of the hive.

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Véto-pharma is a pharmaceutical lab focused on animal health, with a special emphasis on protecting honey bee colonies. We create, manufacture, and distribute a range of products aimed at tackling the critical diseases and challenges threatening bee populations.

Véto-pharma is a pharmaceutical laboratory dedicated to honey bees health that develops, produces and markets a range of drugs and products designed to combat the key diseases and problems that threaten colonies.