Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXV, Issue 2
Written by Tsvetelina NIKOLOVA
Honey bees are extremely intelligent creatures that form an indispensable segment of the planet's ecosystem. Their lives are closely linked to environmental conditions. Mostly with climatic conditions, honey-bearing vegetation in the area of the apiary in which they are grown, cultivation technology and many other factors. Good knowledge of honey resources and proper organization of their use are crucial for the development of beekeeping and increase the productivity of bee colonies. The leading factor for the life and development of bees are the environmental conditions - climate, flora and fauna, food base, useful and harmful to bee colonies living organisms. Most of these conditions one cannot make an impact, this can be achieved through large unjustified costs. Another group of factors that determine the development of the bee family are created inside the nest as a result of the vital activity of individuals in it. These include the collection, processing and preservation of food supplies, regulation of temperature, humidity and gas exchange within the bee colony, beneficial and harmful organisms associated with the bee colony, microorganisms involved in digestion and preservation of perga and others. These factors are related to the productivity of the bee family and in them it is possible, to some extent, altered by man. Climate change affects the development and productivity of bees to varying degrees, with weak families and higher mortality. The aim is to trace the influence of climatic conditions and bee grazing on the strength and productivity of bee colonies.
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