Spring is the ideal season for beekeeping. Apiary households must focus on managing the early spring colonies to ensure their rapid development, which is crucial for achieving high honey yields throughout the year and securing long-term economic benefits. Proper spring management sets the foundation for a successful beekeeping season.
The primary goal of spring colony management is to help bees recover quickly after winter and regain their full strength before the main nectar flow. This ensures that the colony remains healthy and productive when the main flowering period arrives, allowing them to take full advantage of available nectar sources and maximize both yield and profit. Just like in agriculture, where proper care in the early stages leads to a better harvest, effective spring management is essential for a thriving bee colony.
To begin, beekeepers should carefully tighten the hive frames on a sunny day when temperatures are above 10°C. It's best to use an older brood box that has been used for about three years, but avoid using any that were removed during the fall. After tightening the frames, make sure the number of bees exceeds the space in the hive to prevent overcrowding and reduce the risk of swarming.
Another important task is to encourage bees to defecate. On warm, windless days with temperatures above 10°C, remove the hive cover and insulation to warm the comb, prompting the bees to leave the hive and clear out waste accumulated over winter. This helps restore their normal metabolism and extends their lifespan. If the weather stays good, continue this process and remove the insulation once the temperature stabilizes.
Insulation should be managed carefully as the weather warms. Keep the cluster intact and adjust the ratio of bees to combs as the colony grows. As temperatures rise, gradually reduce the number of bees per frame. Also, monitor moisture levels and replace insulation as needed. Adjust the entrance size—open it slightly in the morning and close it by 3 p.m. to prevent overcrowding and excessive fanning.
Gradually remove the outer insulation packages, typically completed by April in northern China. Start from the top, then move down over four weeks, finally removing from the bottom. Stronger colonies should be handled first, followed by weaker ones. It's better to delay removal if necessary rather than rush it.
Reward feeding is also important when natural pollen sources are scarce. For example, during the early blooming of rapeseed, even though there is some pollen, nectar may be limited. Spraying syrup on the added frames can stimulate egg-laying and speed up colony growth. Initially feed every two days, then increase to daily as larvae develop. This encourages rapid reproduction and prepares the colony for the upcoming nectar flow.
Finally, using a strong and weak complementarity method can improve overall productivity. Transfer frames from weaker colonies to stronger ones so that the strong colonies can raise young bees, while the weaker ones receive new brood. This allows the queen in the weak colony to continue laying eggs, maximizing the efficiency of both strong and weak groups. When the new bees emerge, they can support the weaker colonies, helping them grow faster and prepare for the peak nectar season.
CNC Turning
This classification mainly includes the aluminum alloy die casting CNC Turning parts using in machinery area,the raw material is aluminum alloy or zinc alloy.In the die casting process,higher specific pressure is required, so that higher filling speed can be obtained.which is beneficial for alloy to overcome mold filling resistance.and effectively fill each part of the cavity.The Casting General Tolerance is Grade GB-CT4.
Process Technology: High pressure die casting, Cold Chamber
Product Dimensions: Customized
Casting General Tolerance: Grade GB-CT4
Flow Processes: Die casting, Degating to remove the residual of the gate, Polishing and Deburring to remove the burrs, Polishing to remove the parting line, flash,CNC Turning, Cleaning, Packaging, Storaging, Shipping
Control Measure: Incoming Material Test, First Article inspection, Routing inspection, Final item inspection, and Outgoing quality control
Inspection Equipment: CMM, Caliper, Plug Gage, Screw Gauge
Certificate: IATF16949:2016,ISO14001:2015,ISO45001:2018
Lead Time: 30-35 days
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