Native bees, also known as Chinese honey bees, are native bee species in China, with strong collection power, obvious pollination effect for crops, and its bee products also have high nutritional value and medicinal value. In recent years, with people's attention to health and environmental protection, more and more people have begun to pay attention to and breed native bees. However, the cultivation of native bees is not easy, and how to properly harvest native bees is a technical task. This article will introduce several correct methods to collect native bees to help you better breed native bees.
1. The time to collect the earth bees.
The best time to harvest native bees is in spring and autumn, when the weather is milder and the bees are less active and the success rate is higher. In summer and winter, it is not recommended to harvest bees due to their high activity.
Second, the method of collecting the bees.
1.Entrapment method.
The trapping method is a relatively simple method that is suitable for small quantities of earth bees. The specific operation method is to place a trap box near the hive, and place a piece of honeycomb or honey in the box to attract the earth bee into the box. After some time, open the door and trap the wasps. It should be noted that the decoy box should be placed in a cool, ventilated place, away from direct sunlight and high temperatures.
2.Smoked.
Smoking is a more commonly used method for capturing larger colonies. The specific operation method is to light some smoke agent at the exit of the hive to make it impossible for the bees to enter and exit the hive normally, and then quickly remove the hive. It should be noted that the smoke method is easy to cause harm to bees, so care should be taken to control the amount and concentration of the smoke agent when using it.
3.Nest digging method.
Nest digging is a dangerous method for harvesting large colonies and when smoking is not possible. The specific operation method is to dig a small hole near the hive, drive the bees out of the hive and quickly take the hive out. It is important to note that the method of digging nests needs to be done with care to avoid alarming nearby wildlife and damaging the environment.
3. Precautions for collecting soil bees.
1.Handle with care to avoid damaging the hive and injuring the bees.
2.After harvesting, the bees should be put into the breeding tank in time and given enough feed and water.
3.When harvesting, it is necessary to choose suitable weather and time to avoid bad weather and night harvesting.
4.After harvesting, attention should be paid to the growth and reproduction of bees, and the breeding environment and feed should be adjusted in time**.
5.Comply with local laws, regulations and environmental protection requirements when harvesting to avoid environmental and ecological impacts.