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Detailed Explanation of Beeswax Production Methods and Technical Key Points

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Based on the bees' ability to secrete beeswax, 20,000 bees can secrete about 1 kg of beeswax in their lifetime. A strong colony can secrete 5-7.5 kg of beeswax in spring and summer over the course of 1 year. Taking appropriate measures can increase beeswax production. 1. Build more new combs. Old combs are the main raw material for producing beeswax. Eliminate more old combs and build more new combs; building 1 new comb can produce 50-70 g of wax. 30% of old combs should be eliminated each year. 2. Widen the bee space. During the major honey flow period, widen the bee space between honey combs, and the bees

Based on the ability of @#@255@#@ to secrete beeswax, 20,000 bees can secrete about 1 kg of beeswax in their lifetime. A strong colony can secrete 5-7.5 kg of beeswax in spring and summer over the course of 1 year. Taking appropriate measures can increase beeswax production.

1. Build more new combs

Old combs are the main raw material for producing beeswax. Eliminate more old combs and build more new combs; building 1 new comb can produce 50-70 g of wax. 30% of old combs should be eliminated each year.

2. Widen the bee space

During the major honey flow period, widen the bee space between honey combs, and the bees will thicken the honey combs. When harvesting honey, cut off the thickened portion together with the honey cappings, which can increase beeswax production.

3. Add wax collection frames

Wax collection frames can be modified from hive frames. Nail 1 crossbar at the 2/3 height of the hive frame, then remove the top bar, and nail a tin frame ear at the top of each side bar, with the movable frame bar placed on the tin frame ears. The upper part of the crossbar is used for wax collection; simply stick a narrow strip of foundation under the top bar, and the bees will quickly build natural comb, and after harvesting, let the bees continue to build comb. Install foundation below the crossbar, and the completed comb can be used for storing honey and rearing brood. According to the strength of the colony and nectar source conditions, 1-3 wax collection frames can be placed per colony, positioned between honey combs.

4. Daily accumulation

When producing royal jelly, wax cups must be replaced after 7 consecutive uses. Each time royal jelly is harvested, trimming the queen cell opening flat can also yield some beeswax. During routine inspections and adjustments of colonies, collect burr comb, wax flakes, drone cell cappings, and unused queen cells at any time. Pay attention to daily accumulation; 1 colony can collect an additional 50-200 g of beeswax per year.

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