Beekeeping Checklist

Selection of Apiary Site

• Apiary site should be non-humid.
• Apiary site should not be exposed to cold wind.
• Apiary site should be assessable  for transportation.
• There should be ample floral (nectar and pollen).
• Clean water source should be available at apiary site.
• Natural shade should be available at the apiary site.
• Apiary site should be away from pollution source (open sewer dumping ground, industry area).

Bee hive Identification & Documentation

• Mark all been hive with unique code for the purpose of identification and subsequent documentation.
• Periodic verification  of health status of colony throughout the year.
• Record of checks and finding (disease, brood, comb, queen, swarm, honey).

Selection of Queen

• High resistance to disease.
• Shows hygienic behavior.
• Shows docile behavior.
• Having lower tendency to swam.
• Having high Productivity.

Colony Maintenance

• Renewal of brood comb (every two years).
• Replacement of Queen (every one or two year).
• Disinfect beehive and empty combs once in a year.
• Disinfect tools used in beekeeping every time after use.

Source : Honey Mission