With people's increasing attention to the ecological environment, soil bee breeding as a traditional breeding method has gradually attracted attention. Raising bees not only helps people get high-quality honey, but also contributes to the ecological environment. However, in the process of raising bees in the soil, when to extract honey is a key issue that needs to be mastered. In this article, it will be the most suitable month for soil-raised bees to collect honey.
1. Take honey in spring.
Spring is the season when bees begin to reproduce, when the colony is in the recovery period and needs to consume a lot of feed. Therefore, spring is not the best time to get honey. If honey is taken at this time, it will interfere with the normal reproduction of the colony, affecting the health and production of the colony.
2. Take honey in summer.
Summer is the peak period for bees to reproduce and collect honey, and it is also the period when the number of bee colonies is at its highest. At this time, the bee colony is able to secrete a large amount of honey, which is one of the best times to obtain honey. However, it should be noted that the high temperature and humidity in summer can easily lead to the deterioration of honey fermentation. Therefore, when taking honey in summer, you need to master the time and frequency of honey extraction to avoid honey spoilage.
3. Honey in autumn.
Autumn is the time when bees are preparing for wintering, when the number of bee colonies gradually decreases, but the secretion of honey is still large. At this time, high-quality honey can be obtained by taking honey, but it is necessary to pay attention to controlling the amount and frequency of honey extraction to avoid interfering with the normal wintering preparation of the colony.
Fourth, take honey in winter.
Winter is the overwintering period for bees, when the number of bee colonies is minimal and the amount of activity is low. At this time, not only is the amount of honey obtained smaller, but it will also have a certain impact on the health of the bee colony. Therefore, winter is not the best time to get honey.
To sum up, the most suitable seasons for nectar bees are summer and autumn. When taking honey in summer, you need to know the time and frequency to avoid the honey spoiling;When collecting honey in autumn, it is necessary to pay attention to controlling the amount and frequency of honey collection to avoid interfering with the normal wintering preparation of the bee colony. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to keeping the hive clean and dry during the honey extraction process to avoid infection with germs and parasites. This is the only way to obtain high-quality honey and maintain the health and yield of the colony.