With the emphasis on healthy eating, Native Bee honey has become a popular natural food. However, in order to obtain high-quality soil bee honey, you first need to master the correct method of harvesting earth bees. This article will introduce the steps and precautions for collecting soil bees to help you successfully complete the collection of soil bees.
1. Look for the nest of the bee.
The first step in collecting earth bees is to find their nests. Usually, earth wasps build their nests in places such as tree holes, rock crevices, or wall holes. When searching, pay attention to the surrounding environment, such as whether there are flowers, nectar sources and other places that are preferred by native bees. In addition, ask local villagers or experienced beekeepers for advice, and they may know the nest locations of some earth bees.
2. Prepare tools and materials.
Before collecting soil bees, you need to prepare some necessary tools and materials, such as: beehives, gloves, bee nets, bee wine, etc. A beehive is a container used to keep soil bees, and you can choose a wooden or plastic beehive, but make sure that it is well ventilated and has a smooth interior. Gloves are used to protect yourself from being stung by a wasp. Bee nets are used to catch bees, and they can be made of wire. Bee wine, on the other hand, is used to anesthetize the bees and can be purchased at pharmacies or beekeeping stores.
3. Catch the soil bees.
After finding the nest, you first need to observe the activity of the bee and choose the best time to catch it. Generally speaking, the morning or dusk is when the wasps are most active. When catching, keep it gently close to the nest and try to avoid alarming the wasps. Use a bee net to gently catch the earth bee and place it in the prepared hive. In order to prevent the bees from escaping during transportation, the hive should be sealed well and some ventilation openings should be left on the box.
Fourth, feeding management.
After bringing the captured native bees home, they need to be kept and managed. First, they should be provided with adequate food and water, as well as suitable habitats. There is an option to place beehives on the balcony or in the yard, but avoid direct sunlight and wind and rain. In the process of breeding, it is necessary to regularly check the growth of native bees and deal with problems in a timely manner. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to maintaining the hygiene inside the beehive to prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases.
5. Honey extraction and processing.
When the bee matures, it can start to collect honey. First of all, the honeycomb is taken out of the honeycomb and the honey is brushed off with a brush. The honeycomb spleen is then placed in a centrifuge to separate the honey and bees. Finally, the honey is filtered, disinfected and other processing to obtain pure soil honey. In order to ensure the quality and taste of honey, it is necessary to pay attention to conditions such as hygiene and temperature during honey extraction and processing.
6. Precautions.
In the process of collecting native bees, the following points need to be noted: first, it is necessary to avoid looking for native bee nests in a toxic environment, such as the use of pesticides nearby; Second, it is necessary to protect the ecological environment and not to over-catch native bees; Third, we should understand the relevant laws, regulations and standards before collecting soil bees to ensure that our behavior is legal and compliant; Fourth, we should pay attention to our own safety and avoid being stung by earth bees or other accidents.
In short, harvesting bees requires patience and skill, and at the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the protection of the ecological environment and their own safety. With the right method of harvesting native bees, you can obtain high-quality native honey and contribute to the local ecological environment.