Question

‘Apiculture’ has become an established income-generating industry ..........

1. What is Apiculture?

2. Which is the most commonly used species? 

3. What are the matters one should know before starting apiculture?

Answer 1

1. Apiculture is the maintenance of hives of honeybees for the production of honey.

2. The commonly used species of honeybee is Apis indica.

3. The following points are considered for successful bee keeping.

• Knowledge of the nature and habits of bees. 
• Selection of suitable location for keeping the bee hives.
• Catching and hiving of swarms(group of bees). 
• Management of bee hives during different seasons.