All articles on Cifra Prêmios are signed by the Cifra Prêmios Team. This page explains who is behind the site, how articles are researched and written, which sources we use and how we correct mistakes.
Who we are
Cifra Prêmios is an educational website about practical beekeeping, maintained by Cifra ADS. The Cifra Prêmios Team is the site’s editorial team: it handles topic selection, research, writing and updates for our guides on getting started, hive management, bee health and equipment and gear. We sign as a team because every article goes through more than one stage of work before it is published.
Our mission
To help beginners and hobby beekeepers keep healthy colonies with clear, practical and safe information, in plain language.
How articles are produced
- Topic selection: we start from questions beekeepers actually have and avoid repeating subjects the site already covers.
- Research: management practices, pest and disease information and treatment guidance are checked against technical and official sources before they go into the text.
- Writing: articles explain the subject step by step, with practical examples. We use digital tools, including artificial intelligence, to support research and drafting; no information should be published without being checked against a source.
- Review: before publication we review recommendations and safety information. Rules on treatments and on keeping bees vary by country and region, so articles point out when you should check local regulations. Information that cannot be confirmed is left out.
Sources we use
- Government agriculture and research agencies, such as the USDA Agricultural Research Service, the European Food Safety Authority, FAO and Embrapa.
- Universities and extension services with bee research programs and beekeeping guides.
- Beekeeping associations and federations, such as Apimondia and national beekeeping associations.
- Labels and official websites of manufacturers, to confirm how a piece of equipment or an approved product is used. Mentioning a brand is not a recommendation.
Reviews and updates
Articles are reviewed periodically and whenever a relevant recommendation changes. When an article is updated, its date is updated as well.
Corrections
Found something wrong or outdated? Write to us through the Contact page with the link to the article and the passage in question. We review every report and, when an error is confirmed, we correct the text.
Editorial independence
- The site is supported by advertising. Ads are displayed separately from the text, and advertisers do not choose topics, review articles or influence conclusions.
- We are not paid by manufacturers or suppliers to recommend products. If we ever publish sponsored content, it will be clearly labeled.
- Cifra Prêmios does not sell bees, equipment or treatments.
Important notice
The content of Cifra Prêmios is informational and educational. It does not replace a bee inspector, a veterinarian or an experienced local beekeeper who can see your colonies. Bee stings can cause serious allergic reactions: if you have symptoms, seek medical help.
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