ENVS 2210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Bee Hives, Royal Jelly, Propolis
19 Apr 2019
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Unit 10 other products and benefits from bees. A dense hydrocarbon secretion of bees abdominal gland. Used as building material in the hive. Obtained by melting cappings in a mold, when cooled the wax layer floats and can be. Lighter than water (0. 95 density), melting point of 62 c removed, the lower part contained water and honey. Used for foundation, candles, cosmetics, polishes, dental impressions wax, varnishes, and insulation material in electronics. Bees use as source of nutrients for brood rearing and to feed newly emerged adult bees. Only use in strong colonies and alternated on bi weekly schedule during blooming season. Pollen is collected twice a week, dried (via sun or drying ovens) Used as dietary supplement for humans and animals (protein and vits for humans, bee food to stimulate colony growth for animals) Pollen for human consumption is sold bottled or encapsulated. Sticky, resinous gum gathered by bees from trees and shrubs.
