The Black Forest Honey Bee
Apis Melifera Melifera
BeePolis & Apis Mellifera Mellifera:
Tradition, Science, and Technology
First and foremost, it is essential to note: the Smart Beekeeping Cassette System BeePolis is a universal high-tech solution perfectly suited for working with any bee breed, whether it be Buckfast, Carnica, or Ligustica. The pavilion's design optimizes processes regardless of your colonies' genetics.
However, our personal and professional choice is Apis Mellifera Mellifera (AMM). This is a conscious decision based on the unique characteristics of this breed, which, combined with the BeePolis cassette system, yields unprecedented results.
A Breed of Many Names
Apis Mellifera Mellifera is a native inhabitant of Europe, known by various names across different regions:
In the UK and Ireland: Native Black Bee / Irish Black Bee.
In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland: Dunkle Biene (Dark Bee).
In France: L’abeille noire (Black Bee).
In Scandinavia: Nordiska bin (Nordic Bee).
In Russia: Central Russian Bee (Среднерусская пчела).
Why Choose AMM?
For a beekeeper in the EU, choosing AMM is a combination of ecological responsibility and economic efficiency:
1. Phenomenal Survival and Health
AMM is the champion of winter hardiness. Unlike southern breeds, it demonstrates:
Low Food Consumption: Strict winter cluster formation allows them to survive the longest winters.
Disease Resistance: The breed possesses a high natural immunity to Nosematosis and handles honeydew toxicosis better than others.
Climatic Adaptation: These bees begin flying at lower temperatures and in volatile weather conditions (fog, light drizzle) when other breeds remain inside the hives.
2. The Myth of Aggression vs. Selective Breeding
Many fear AMM due to its reputation as a "strict" or aggressive bee. We officially state: modern selection has changed everything. Today, there are AMM lines that are as gentle and docile as Buckfast or Carnica. Working with them is a genuine pleasure.
3. Professional Reproduction: AI and Genetics
We approach the issue of genetics with scientific rigor.
Our breeder, Dmitry Samitin, is a professional specialized in the Instrumental Insemination (AI) of Apis Mellifera Mellifera queens.
We offer AI - inseminated queens for sale, guaranteeing breed purity, predictable traits, and high productivity.
Synergy Between AMM and the BeePolis System
The BeePolis system perfectly neutralizes the specific traits of the Dark Bee, turning them into profit:
Safe Service: Working within the service corridor excludes contact with the bees in their "flight zone," which is critical for maintaining the calm of the colonies.
Stress-Free Monitoring: Transparent cassette doors allow you to observe the AMM nest without opening it. This breed is extremely sensitive to smoke and light—in BeePolis, we eliminate these irritants.
"Explosive" Start: AMM is famous for rapid spring development. In a thermo-stable pavilion, this process is accelerated, allowing for the formation of early spring nucs and packages, which command the highest prices in Europe.
Sources and Research Materials:
For those who share our interest in the European Dark Bee, we recommend consulting the materials from these leading organizations:
SICAMM (International Association for the Protection of the European Dark Bee) — sicamm.org
GEDB (Gemeinschaft der European Dunkle Biene Imker e.V., Germany)
L'abeille Noire (Federation des Conservatoires d'Abeille Noire, France)
BBI (Native Irish Honey Bee Society)
Scientific works on selection and AI of queens (Dmitry Samitin, BeePolis Research).
BeePolis and Apis Mellifera Mellifera — the choice for those who value reliability, a scientific approach, and respect for Europe’s natural heritage
