T/WCZF 001-2020 Technical Specifications for the Rearing and Management of Chinese Honey Bees
T/WCZF 001-2020
Basic Information
Scope
Scope: This standard specifies the terms and definitions, basic requirements, selection and use of beehives, population breeding, basic feeding requirements, key points of seasonal management, prevention and control of common diseases and pests, honey extraction, and honey storage for the rearing and management of Chinese honey bees in Wencheng County. Main technical content: 1. Air quality: It shall meet the requirements of Category II areas in GB 3095. 2. Water quality: It shall meet the requirements for livestock drinking water in NY 5027. 3. Site selection requirements: The beekeeping site for Chinese honey bees should be relatively fixed. The site should be located in a high and dry area with a favorable wind direction, open space in front, quiet environment, less human and animal disturbance, and relatively convenient transportation. It is not suitable to use places with toxic nectar sources, pesticides, or serious natural enemies as beekeeping sites. Avoid selecting sites where bees from other bee farms pass through (places where bees from other bee farms fly through). 4. Beehive placement: Beehives should be arranged as scattered as possible according to the terrain and features, or with increased spacing. The nest door directions of each group should be as staggered as possible. When arranging beehives, beehive frames or iron brackets, bamboo stakes should be used to lift the beehives more than 30 cm above the ground. 5. Selection and use of beehives 6. Population breeding: Including population selection, cultivation of high-quality queen bees, and selection of breeding drones. 7. Basic requirements for feeding Chinese honey bees 8. Key points of seasonal management in spring, summer, autumn, and winter 9. Prevention and control of common diseases and pests: Including medication for disease prevention and treatment, disinfection, prevention and control of European larval putrefaction disease and Chinese honey bee cystic larvae disease, wax moth damage and