Poblaciones de abejas en Espol: una visión integral de su actividad y aprovechamiento sustentable en el Bosque protector Prosperina

Abstract

Honey bees are very important to humans, they pollinate most crops that we feed on and therefore have a great economic impact. In recent years the number of bee populations has declined dramatically undermining our food security and the beekeeping industry. This is why this project sought to generate knowledge to improve the production of the Espol apiary and help the conservation of this species. The interaction of the temperature of Bosque Protector Prosperina and the activity of the worker bees were studied, in addition the health status of the hives bees was evaluated looking for symptoms of common diseases inside the hive and collecting individuals to examine them in the laboratory. It was found that, despite the high temperatures, the bees effectively maintain a constant temperature value propitious for the development of the offspring, in addition the presence of the destroying Varroa mite in the breeding panels was identified. With this information, it was determined that the presence of the mite in conjunction with the variable climatic conditions of Guayaquil limit the production of the apiary. This project lays the foundations for further research on bees and their relationship with the forest to renew and redesign the apiary to increase production and harvest efficiency of hive products.