Question

Give ab account of the method and importance of apiculture

Answer 1

Apiculture is the technique of scientific rearing of honey bees in a specially designed wooden box and without damaging the comb foundation extract honey and wax from their artificial hives.

Method of apiculture: –

The method of apiculture is based on scientific facts which has been developed after the extensive studies of bee behaviour, their functioning and mode of reproduction.

Essential elements for modern beekeeping: –



Swarm

I) Typical moveable hive.
II) Safety dress.
III) Smoker.
IV) Knife or hive tool.
V) Honey extractor.