“ Apis ” is the genus of the honeybee and hence the name “Apiculture” . The place where beehives of honey bees are kept is known as bee yard or an apiary . The person who take care of the apiary is known as Apiarist . Introductio n
Honey is used for treating several diseases, and it is an anti-oxidant , therefore beekeeping another term for apiculture is a very important activity. Uses Of Apiculture
Following types of apiculture are most important. Apis Cerana (The Indian hive bees) Apis Florea (The little bee) Apis Dorsata (The rock bee) Western honeybee (European honey bee) Types Of Apiculture
Honey is the popular bee product. Pollen Royal Jelly Bee venom Propolis Products Of Apiculture
Advantage of beekeeping as an income generation activity. B eekeeping has positive ecological consequences. Bees play an important role in the pollination of many flowering plants. Increasing the yield of certain crops such as sunflowers and various fruits. Honey is delicious and highly nutritious food. Advantages
There are two methods of Apiculture: Indigenous method Modern Method Methods Of Apiculture
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Old or Indigenous method: This is primitive and unplanned method of apiculture. In this method two types of hives are used. Indigenous Method
In the modern method of apiculture the honey bee reared in a modern artificial hives. This was designed and invented by Longstroth in 1951 . This invention has provided employment to lakhs of people. Modern Method
Modern Method
Apiculture is the practice of beekeeping for the production of various products such as honeybee’s wax etc. Bee’s wax is used for making: Cosmetics Polish and is even used in several medicinal preparation. Importance Of Apiculture