What is beekeeping?
beekeeping, the practice of artificial maintenance of honey bee colonies is one of the oldest forms of food production. Formally known as apiculture , it is assumed that beekeeping was practiced already in 13,000 BC. The ancient Egyptians were particularly qualified in beekeeping because they considered honey an important part of their diet.
Although most people associate beekeeping exclusively with the collection of honey, there are many other ways that modern beekeepers can earn from their colonies. For example, beeswax is often used to make candles and cosmetics. Royal Jelly, a substance secreted from the pituitary glands of young working -class bees, is a popular supplement to diet. Propolis, resin, honey bee uses to seal cracks in the hive, is used in alternative medicine, acupuncture and homeopathy. Many commercial beekeeping operations also offer a crop pollination service that provides a significant part of the annual income.
the place where the beekeeper keeps his bees, withHe calls apiars or bee. The colony of bees is held inside the hive, which is made of a series of wooden boxes and frames that hold wax leaves for bees that can be used as a starting point when building honeycomb. The upper box contains honey, while the bottom box is used to hold Bee Bee and most of the work bee. In the United States, the most popular type of hive design is used for beekeeping known as Langstroth Bee Hive.
Because bees can be dangerous, the beekeeper must take several security measures when working around the colony of bees. The hat or veil is commonly used to maintain a protected face and neck before stinging. Gloves are another popular form of protection of beekeeping, although many beekeepers complain that gloves reduce their movement. A hooded suit, usually made of light colored fabric to help distinguish the beekeeper from natural predators Honey Bee can also be usedt.
When working with a colony of bee, beekeeper uses a smoker to help calm the bees. Smoke is useful in beekeeping because the guardian of Bee's alarm masks and encourages other bees to make a living by cheating to think they must soon leave their hive. This gives beekeepers enough time to see the colony and perform any necessary maintenance. Pine needles, melted paper, undulating cardboard or compressed cotton are some of the fuels that can be used in a bee smoker.