Beekeeping in Alagoas: a study on practices developed by beekeepers in the Municipality of Wild Alagoas

Abstract

This study was conducted in the municipality of Igací-AL, with the objective of describing the practices of the care that beekeepers have with activity, trying to identify the limiting activity, and know a little of the problems faced by them in the region . For this work, we interviewed 10 of 23 beekeepers in the municipality of Igací / AL. To obtain the field data was prepared questionnaire with open and closed questions on the socioeconomic status of families, issues related to the situation of beekeepers in the Association, as well as issues related to technical knowledge and education. The results were tabulated and systematized in Excel spreadsheets and expressed in the form of graphs and tables. It was found that 50% used to control costs and husbandry, and 80% had knowledge about the production of boxes. Another item was the practice of queen replacement, where only 20% use the method of the natural pull of an irregular shape. About the product exploited honey 60% and 40% honey and wax. Asked about the ability to carry out a review 90% said they did, but 70% did not know what the parameters used for this practice. Where the honey processing 90% of them realize this practice in a house of honey and 10% in the residence. Asked about the origin of honey 60% said they did not know and the other 40% could not answer where the exact origin. On examination took place, none of the respondents practice, however, all will have to analyze your honey, but could not answer what would be the analysis. The knowledge of bee products, 80% said yes, the same way when asked about the greatest benefit to the bee man.