IWA 2026
Am Freitag haben wir die IWA in Nürnberg besucht. Für mich war es das erste Mal; dementsprechend erfreut war ich auch. Stickwort: Honigkuchenpferd?! Oder wie hieß das noch. Ich hatte diverse Knifften auf dem Zettel, die ich in der Hand halten wollte. (Die FN Scar, war leider nicht verfügbar. :D ) Für mich waren qualitativ…
Vespa Velutina
When the Hive Falls Silent: Vespa Velutina Strikes in a New Region Today I share some somber news from my apiary. One of my bee colonies has fallen victim to the invasive Vespa Velutina, also known as the Asian hornet. This may very well be the first sighting of this aggressive predator in our area…
Fourth Swarm in One Week: Back Up in the Tree!
Fourth Swarm in One Week: Back Up in the Tree! Unbelievably, this marks the fourth swarm I’ve caught within just one week. After the previous easy catch at arm’s reach, this one brought me back to reality — perched higher up in an old fruit tree. It was a classic swarm situation: warm weather, active…
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