Bee venom collection and its effect on the general output of the apiary and wintering
1995
Skubida, P. | Muszynska, J. | Rybak, M. | Marcinkowski, J. (Research Institute of Pomology and Floriculture, Pulawy (Poland). Bee Division)
Different bee venom collection methods were compared for the amount of venom collected and for their effect on the status of bee colonies and their wintering as well as on their general productivity (honey, pollen, beeswax). Venom collection was found to have no adverse effects on colony strength, brood rearing and productivity. However, venom collection can adversely affect wintering performance of the colonies. That negative effect is related to the collecting technique used. The best technique is the insertion of venom-collecting frames in the upper body or using a venom frameset super
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