Stingless native bees are primitive species that only produce small amounts of honey. It is only in warm areas of Australia,
such as in Queensland and northern NSW, that they can produce more
honey than they need for their own survival. Harvesting honey from a
nest in a cooler area could weaken or even kill the nest.
In warm areas of Australia, however, honey production is possible with these bees. Hives also can be kept successfully in boxes in these areas and propagated by splitting. Special methods are being developed to harvest moderate amounts of honey from stingless bees in these areas without harming the bees.
In warm areas of Australia, however, honey production is possible with these bees. Hives also can be kept successfully in boxes in these areas and propagated by splitting. Special methods are being developed to harvest moderate amounts of honey from stingless bees in these areas without harming the bees.
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xxx | A cluster of honey pots from the Austroplebeia australis stingless bee species. |
For honey production, the bees need to be kept in an especially-designed box so that the honey stores can be reached without damaging the rest of the nest structure. Box designs for honey production provide a separate compartment for the honey stores so that honey pots can be removed without spilling honey into other areas of the nest.
Sources: www.aussiebee.com.au
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