Golden Rules for SHG Beekeepers
Inspect colonies regularly.
Monitor Varroa mites r...
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How much honey can a colony produce?
Answer: Under scientific management, 20–40 kg or more per colony annually depending on flora and management.
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Why should uncapped honey not be harvested?
Answer: High moisture content may reduce quality and cause fermentation
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When should honey be harvested?
Answer: When at least 80% of cells are capped.
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What precautions are needed during winter?
Answer: Reduce hive entrance size, ensure adequate food reserves, and unite weak colonies.
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What precautions are needed during the rainy season?
Answer: Keep hives elevated, prevent waterlogging, and control ants and wax moths.
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What precautions are needed during summer?
Answer: Provide shade, water, and adequate ventilation.
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How can Chalkbrood be managed?
Answer: Improve ventilation, replace poor queens, remove infected combs, and maintain strong colonies.
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What is Chalkbrood?
Answer: A fungal disease where larvae become chalk-like mummies.
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What are the symptoms of Nosema?
Answer: Dysentery, swollen abdomen, reduced flight activity, and gradual colony weakening.
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