Shaw, Wally
Comb Management
- ISBN 13:
- 9781912271351
- author:
- Shaw, Wally
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Northern Bee Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 38
- Dimensions:
- 24.4 x 17 x 0.2 centimetres (0.0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Technology & Engineering, Agriculture,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Comb Management by Wally Shaw The structure and function of honey bee combs are crucial to the colony's survival. These combs serve as the primary medium for communication, with pheromones and vibrations used to convey vital information within the dark hive. The queen's pheromone trail on the combs allows bees to locate her, while the main activities outside the hive focus on foraging, swarming, and queen mating. Prior to the introduction of movable frame hives, bee colonies built their own combs according to their design in whatever cavity they occupied or were provided by beekeepers. However, with the invention of wax foundation and the queen excluder, beekeepers gained control over where and how the combs were made. This led to a significant shift in comb production, allowing beekeepers to influence the size of cells built by the bees. Understanding the role of combs in honey bee colonies is essential for beekeepers interested in managing their bees effectively. By grasping this fundamental aspect of colony biology, beekeepers can better support the health and productivity of their bees.
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