Was Hobbyimker über Bienen wissen müssen

Was dem einen Katz und Hund, ist dem anderen sein Bienenvolk. Imkern als Hobby liegt derzeit im Trend. Wer sich die fleißigen Haustierchen allerdings für den privaten Garten anschaffen will, sollte einige Expertentipps beachten.

von Susanne Wolke

Honigbienen gelten als Haustiere, denn ohne die Hilfe und Fürsorge des Menschen wären sie aufgeschmissen.

Archivbild: Uwe Anspach/dpa

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