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Apiculture

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2. Table Contents Definition Introduction Products Obtained Importance of Apiculture Common Varieties of Bees Profit of Apiculture Lifecycle of Apiculture Conclusion 2

3. Definition The word ‘apiculture’ comes from the Latin word ‘ apis’ meaning bee. So, apiculture or beekeeping is the care and management of honey bees for the production of honey and wax. 3

4. Introduction Bees are one of the many insects in the world that can produce something that is beneficial to all of us. We obtain honey from these bees and as we all know, honey is an important food for human beings. Since ancient times, honey is used for treating several diseases, and it is an antioxidant, therefore beekeeping is an important activity.  In this method, bees are bred commercially in apiaries, an area where a lot of beehives can be placed. Usually, apiaries are set up in areas where there are sufficient bee pastures – such as areas that have flowering plants. 4

5. Introduction 5

6. Bees are mainly reared for their honey. Besides that, we also obtain beeswax through beekeeping. Bees produce honey from the sugary secretions of plants. Although honey is an important ingredient in many food dishes, beeswax holds a lot of commercial significance too. It is used in the cosmetic and medical industry, as well as a coating for cheese, and as a food additive. It is also used as the main component for making candles, preparing polishes for the shoe, furniture, etc. 6 Products obtained

7. Importance of Apiculture Apiculture provides products such as honey and wax that are used commercially. Honeybees are responsible for pollination and thus help in increasing the yield of the several plants. Some recent researches have proven that honeybees venom comprises a mixture of proteins that has the capability of destroying the AIDS virus \ 7

8. Common varieties of Bees Apis dorsata :  It is also referred to as the rock bee. It is a giant bee and produces about 38 to 40 kg of honey per colony. Apis indica :  It is also referred to as the Indian bee. It can be easily domesticated and is most commonly used for honey production. The annual yield of honey is 2 to 5 kg per colony. Apis florea :  It is also referred to as the little bee. It rarely stings and thus honey extraction from its hive is easy. It produces about 1 kg of honey per colony per year. 8

9. Common varieties of Bees 9

10. Profit of Apiculture Some people get into beekeeping for profit.  There are a few ways to make money from beekeeping.  You can sell honey, beeswax, and propolis . Beekeepers also make money by renting their hives to farmers for pollination. It’s hard to give an exact amount beekeepers make because it varies a lot. The amount of honey that is harvestable is dependant on weather, bee health, and other environmental factors.  10

11. Life Cycle of Apiculture 11

12. Conclusion Apiculture brings many benefits. People get into beekeeping for honey, for pollination, and for fun.  Apiculture can also be profitable. But how profitable depends on how many hives you have and how much honey you harvest.   12

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