What are the methods to increase propolis yield and quality?

Keywords: beekeeping; propolis

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Propolis is currently the best-selling bee product. The current state of propolis production is: first, low yield, and second, poor quality, which restricts the development and application of propolis. According to experiments, the Caucasian bee species readily collects propolis. To increase propolis yield, hybrid breeds of Caucasian bees and Italian bees can be promoted, using hybrid vigor to raise propolis yield. Another approach is to promote nylon mesh for propolis collection. The specific method is to replace the iron mesh on the inner cover with nylon mesh. Once the nylon mesh is covered with propolis, replace it with new nylon mesh. Place the propolis-covered nylon mesh in the freezer, then rub it off. It has now been determined that heavy metal contamination of propolis mainly comes from iron mesh; using a nylon mesh inner cover to collect propolis is simple and easy to do.