Beekeepers use several different methods to raise queens, here's an awesome video that talks about queen rearing, and enlightened me in someway. The guy is Mike Palmer who explained some informative details to the listener about queen rearing, one of the quotes that he mentioned was "There are plenty of people in your area raising queens and the best queens are gonna come from your own area grown under the same condition that you're keeping the bees." the quote is all about supporting your local queen producers.
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Mactan Island Bee Farm had launched a facebook group page at this address: https://www.facebook.com/groups/beesmactanislandbeefarm/ the picture on the left was our bee technician/consultant Mr. Stephen Jamio Bastida, he is the one who taught us how to keep bees in a span of 4 Sundays at Vergara Residence/Apiary at Pajo Lapu-Lapu City, you will never forget his name once you had a seminar with him for he always remind beekeepers that bee sting is a therapy. One of the quote you'll also learn from him during his seminar was "Bees for Environment and Economic Sustainability". My companions during our seminar were Christian Maningo a highschool friend and my dad, we had a great time experiencing those pain from bee stings and the taste of honey and mangoes during break time,. Last week while inspecting I had a hard time finding the queen bee, and I was on doubt on what happened to the Queen since I really can't find her, the bees on the hive already made some queen cell and one problem that I encountered as an amateur bee keeper was the type of queen cell that the bees have made. In our seminar the bee technician told us that there are three types of Identifying the queen cell: Supersedure Cell, Emergency Queen Cell and the Swarm Cell. Queens are raised in specially constructed cells that start out as queen cups for the resident queen to lay eggs in. Queen cups are larger than the worker and drone cells and are oriented with the cell opening downward. When the queen cup is occupied is called a queen cell. Queen cells that begin from a queen cup are either swarm cells or supersedure cells. After an egg is laid in a cup, the worker bees extend the cup into a queen cell in which the queen is raised. Worker bees do not extend the queen cups into queen cells unless they have had eggs laid in them. The completely constructed queen cell is somewhat shaped like a peanut pod, usually 25-29 mm (1-1½ inches) in length and hangs downwards from the comb. The new queen spends its stages in the cell as it develops from egg to larva and then pupa. The worker bees feed the larva abundantly on royal jelly for the entire larval stage. This special feeding produces a female with fully developed reproductive organs. When the larva is ready to pupate they cap or seal the cell with beeswax. When the virgin queen is ready to emerge, she will bite her way through the bottom of the cell. When she has emerged the cap may still be attached to the cell. The queen bee needs 15-16 days to develop and leave her cell, depending on the temperature. Bees usually raise several queens at the same time. The first queen to emerge from her cell will immediately sting the unhatched queens to death while they are still inside their cell. If there is more than one queen in a colony, the queens will fight to the death. After about 4-7 days, the virgin queen is ready to mate. The newly mated queen can commence laying eggs after two to three days. I admit I am still an amateur and this is the first time I encountered this problem in actual that when I opened the hive and found the queen cells, I was tempted to destroy them as a swarming prevention measure. It is just lately that I've realized while having a chat with our bee technician that not all queen cells are necessarily swarm cells. As I mentioned previously, there are three types of queen cells. Only the presence of swarm cells indicates that the colony is preparing to swarm. The other two types are present for different purposes. Destroying queen cells may lead to queenlessness and it is vital to be able to identify and understand the different types of queen cells to perceive what is happening. Identification of Queen Cell Types: 1. Emergency cells are built when a colony becomes queenless. The queen may have been killed accidently, or dropped onto the ground during hive manipulation. Emergency cells are also started if the queen is removed from a colony by the beekeeper when making an artificial swarm. 2. Supersedure cells occur when the colony has decided to replace the current queen. The supersedure cell is started as a natural queen cup. The colony raises only a few cells, commonly 1 to 3, and they tend to be nearly uniform in age. They are typically raised on the face of a brood comb and in the same comb, not along the comb edge and near the bottom bars like swarm cells. These cells are usually long and heavily covered with beeswax. Supersedure cells can occur any time in the active season when a queen is failing. 3. Swarm cells are the most common type, built from queen cups for raising new queens when the bees preparing to swarm. Swarm cells are the most numerous; about six to twelve are generally produced. Some colonies build up to 50 of them. These cells are typically located on the bottom portion of the comb or in gaps in the comb within the brood area. In general, several cells are started at intervals during a period of several days and are seen at various stages of development. Our bee technician went to see the hives that I have a problem with for consultation on what to do, by that time we found that the queen is there, the queen cells that the bees had developed on the hive was a supercedure cell and 2 emergency cells, the bee technician decided to split the hive into 2 since the bees develop a supercedure cell and the 2 emergency cell was eliminated, a close brood and a cell full of honey and pollen goes into the nuc box. now I have 7 colonies to maintain. A honey bee box is made up of a hive stand, bottom board, hive bodies (brooder), honey supers, and a cover. The lower hive body is separated from the supers above by an excluder. Since I am still in the stage of building up, I still don't have honey supers as of now but I'm getting ready at it and I'm still on the lower hive, and I already bought a queen excluder in case I'm ready to have honey supers. In my own set-up of a bee hive box I bought a 3/4"TCK sheet and a 1/2"TCK sheet of plywoods to make 6 pcs of bee hive box which would contain the 9 pcs of frames, the paint I bought was enamel since bee hive box needed to be painted because it is placed outdoors. I already bought another sheet of a 3/4"TCK plywood for the honey supers and will process it soon, my set-up for the honey supers are the same size as the brood box. The standard style hive for 75% of the world's beekeepers was invented by Rev. Lorenzo Langstroth, he patented his design on 1860, He built a hive with frames that hung from the top ends of the hive, leaving a 3/8 inch space between all sides of the frames and the hive body. His clever design used the principle that bees usually do not build comb in 3/8 inch passageways. If the space is bigger than 3/8 of an inch, the bees will build comb. If it is less than 1/4 inch, they will attach propolis.Langstroth's frames were easily handled without breaking the comb. Today we refer to the 3/8 inch passageways as a "bee-space." This practical hive is the direct ancestor of the modern hive that is most popular today. In describing the benefits of his hive with movable frames, Langstroth wrote: "The chief peculiarity in my hive was the facility with which they could be removed without enraging the bees. I could dispense with natural swarming, and yet multiply colonies with greater rapidity and certainly than by the common methods feeble colonies could be strengthened, and those which had lost their queen furnished with the means of obtaining another.If I suspected that any thing was wrong with a hive, I could quickly ascertain its true condition, and apply the proper remedies." - L.L. Langstroth in Langstroth on the Honey-Bee, 1860. When a bee sting a person, they inject venom through their stinger into the skin of the victim. Bee Venom is known treat not only pain but arthritic conditions, multiple sclerosis, and other health woes however if you are allergic to bee stings the normal reaction to a bee stin is the skin is reddened and painful. Swelling and itching may also occur, but the pain usually disappears over a few hours. In the so-called large local reaction to an insect sting, the swelling, redness, and pain may persist for up to a week. Areas adjacent to the site of the skin may also be involved in the large local reaction. In a systemic allergic reaction, the entire body is affected. The victim may develop hives, redness, or swelling at sites on the body distant from the site of the sting. Symptoms can also include: In a systemic allergic reaction, the entire body is affected. The victim may develop hives, redness, or swelling at sites on the body distant from the site of the sting. Symptoms can also include: vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and dizziness. In anaphylactic reactions, victims experience wheezing, difficulty breathing, and a drop in blood pressure that leads to shock if not treated promptly. These type of reactions usually occur within minutes of the bee sting. Since most people who have allergies to bee stings will have a worsened reaction to every subsequent sting, those individuals with bee sting allergies should talk to their doctor about taking special precautions, including carrying an injectable form of the drug epinephrine (used to treat anaphylactic reactions) at all times. If the person does not have severe allergy symptoms: 1. Remove the Stinger Scrape the area with a fingernail or use tweezers to remove it. Don't pinch the stinger -- that can inject more venom. 2. Control Swelling Ice the area. If you were stung on your arm or leg, elevate it. Remove any tight-fitting jewelry from the area of the sting. As it swells, rings or bracelets might be difficult to remove. 3. Treat Symptoms For pain, take an over-the-counter painkiller like acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Do not give aspirin to anyone under age 18. For itchiness, take an antihistamine. You can also apply a mixture of baking soda and water or calamine lotion. 4. Follow-Up It might take 2-5 days for the area to heal. Keep it clean to prevent infection. If the person does have severe allergy symptoms (anaphylaxis): 1. Seek Emergency Seek emergency care if the person has any of these symptoms or a history of severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), even if there are no symptoms: Difficulty breathing or wheezing, tightness in the throat or a feeling that the airways are closing hoarseness or trouble speaking, nausea, abdominal pain, or vomiting, Fast heartbeat or pulse, Skin that severely itches, tingles, swells, or turns red, Anxiety or dizziness, Loss of consciousness 2. Inject Epinephrine Immediately If the person has an anaphylaxis action plan from a doctor for injecting epinephrine and other emergency measures, follow it. Otherwise, if the person carries an epinephrine shot or one is available: Inject epinephrine if the person is unable to. If the person has a history of anaphylaxis, don't wait for signs of a severe reaction to inject epinephrine. Read and follow patient instructions carefully. Inject epinephrine into outer muscle of the thigh. Avoid injecting into a vein or buttock muscles. Do not inject medicine into hands or feet, which can cause tissue damage. If this happens, notify emergency room staff. The person may need more than one injection if there's no improvement after the first. For an adult, inject again after 10 to 20 minutes. For a child, inject again after 5 to 30 minutes. A person should always go to the ER after an epinephrine injection, even if the symptoms subside. 3. Do CPR if the Person Stops Breathing For a child, start CPR for children. For an adult, start adult CPR. 4. Follow-Up Make sure that someone stays with the person for 24 hours after anaphylaxis in case of another attack. Report the reaction to the person's doctor. Ingredients:
Instructions: 1. Begin by melting coconut oil and beeswax together over a double boiler. 2. Rest a heat-proof bowl inside a small saucepan of water and heat it gently, stirring constantly, until the beeswax is melted. 3. Add the remaining ingredients. Stir it all together. At this point, you’ll have a runny paste or slurry. This will change quickly. 4. Pour your deodorant slurry into your empty deodorant container. it will quickly begin to solidify at room temperature, There you have it! A coconut-oil-based deodorant that won’t melt at room temperature. It is said that the word “medicine” derives from “mead” (honey wine). Whether or not this is true, honey and the products of bees have long been used as medicine. Apitherapy is the medical use of honey bee products, honey, beeswax, propolis
and bee venom, used in bee-sting therapy, are the main bee products used in apitherapy. Honey Honey has antibiotic properties, it is a sterile solution with a high sugar concentration that prevents the growth of micro-organisms. It is highly acid. It contains enzymes which produce hydrogen peroxide that kills bacteria. Honey is good for healing wounds and for skin treatment, its hygroscopic property is good for drying out wounds, and its permeability allows oxygen to pass through it. Hangovers? Honey is a great way to help the body deal with the toxic effects of a hangover, scientists say. The fructose in honey helps the body break down alcohol into harmless by-products. Honey also contains powerful antioxidant properties that can neutralise the harmful effects of alcohol. Enjoy two tablespoons of honey on its own, or on toast. Bee Venom Bee Venom can be of benefit in treating a large number of ailments. Bee venom therapy can be useful in both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, helping with both pain and swelling. In the case of rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid nodules can lessen in size. Other connective tissue diseases such as scleroderma have been (anecdotally) helped by Bee venom therapy Even systemic inflammations not related to joints, such as ulcerative colitis or even asthma, may warrant a trial of bee venom. This is presumably due to stimulation of endogenous cortisol through the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis. Acute and chronic injuries. Bursitis, tendonitis and other areas of injury respond well to bee venom therapy. In this case, the effect is probably a local anti- inflammatory effect, involving the humoral and cellular immune responses to a foreign protein. Chronic back and neck pain may respond, as can other aches and pains. Scar tissue. Keloids and other scar tissue are broken down and softened by the substances in the venom, and can flatten out and fade in color. Internal scar tissue, such as adhesions from previous surgery, may respond to treatment over the area. Royal Jelly Royal jelly is used for asthma, hay fever, liver disease, pancreatitis, sleep troubles (insomnia), premenstrual syndrome (PMS), stomach ulcers, kidney disease, bonefractures, menopausal symptoms, skin disorders, and high cholesterol. It is also used as a general health tonic, for fighting the effects of aging, and for boosting the immune system. Beeswax Beeswax contains natural moisturizers that make it useful as a skin and lip balm -- the substance locks in moisture and can help keep the skin firm and plump. In some cases, beeswax may be applied to minor burns or other skin damage in order to help the skin heal. Beeswax can also be mixed with other products, such as honey and olive oil, to produce lotions and balms that can serve as natural treatments against eczema and psoriasis. Bee Pollen Bee pollen’s medicinal use dates back to the early Chinese and Egyptian societies where it was used for its near-miraculous ability to rejuvenate and heal. Bee pollen was often entombed with Pharaohs. The Romans and Greeks called bee pollen “the life-giving dust”. Bee pollens are Energy Enhancer and a skin soother, it is often used in topical products that aim to treat inflammatory conditions and common skin irritations like psoriasis or eczema. The amino acids and vitamins protect the skin and aid the regeneration of cells. In respiratory systems bee pollen contains a high quantity of antioxidants that may have an anti-inflammatory effect on the tissues of the lungs, preventing the onset of asthma. In treating sllergies pollen reduces the presence of histamine, ameliorating many allergies. In the digestive system bee pollen contains enzymes that can aid in digestion. Enzymes assist your body in getting all the nutrients you need from the food that you eat. Pollen can also be an immune system booster and is good for the intestinal flora and thereby supports the immune system. bee pollen has antibiotic-type properties that can help protect the body from contracting viruses. It's also rich in antioxidants that protect the cells from the damaging oxidation of free radicals. It also treats addictions it is used holistically for healing addictions and inhibiting cravings by suppressing impulses. Because bee pollen crashes cravings, it is a very useful research is needed into this benefit, particularly when it comes to weight management. Bee pollen supports the cardiovascular System it contains large amounts of Rutin; an antioxidant bioflavonoid that helps strengthen capillaries, blood vessels, assists with circulatory problems and corrects cholesterol levels. Its potent anti-clotting powers could help prevent heart attack and stroke. Bee pollen also serves as prostate Aid wherein men who suffer from benign prostate hyperplasia can find relief by using bee pollen. Bee pollen can help reduce inflammation to stop frequent urges to urinate. Propolis When rubbed into the skin, propolis works well to treat skin ulcers, burns, and other skin conditions. It’s been used to treat sore joints and rheumatism with its flavonoids, and is particularly effective during the colder months of the year. The same pain relieving properties can work to help with osteolytic bone diseases and bone loss. Propolis is used to kill bacteria and relieve pain after food poisoning, and is particularly effective at tackling staphylococcus auereus. |
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