Jenis dan Ketersediaan Pakan Lebah di Flora Nauli, Pematang Siantar

Abstract

Besides being able to produce honey, honey bees can also produce other products in the form of propolis, royal jelly, and pollen which can provide economic benefits for farmers. The success of honey bee keeping is influenced by the availability of flowers as bee feed. The availability of flowering plants as bee feed, greatly affects the amount of honey production. This research was conducted in order to provide information and data regarding the availability of feed found in the honey bee cultivation location of Flora Nauli. The data collection method is carried out by making direct observations to the research location in the form of identification of bee feed plants, plant springs, activities in and out of bees from the hive to find food by observation, inventory and interview methods. Then a literature study related to research was carried out in the form of data on the general condition of the research site, determination of plant types and plant seasons. Plants identified as sources of bee feed plants were obtained as many as 43 types. There are 11 types of plants that flower throughout the year. Flora Nauli has many diverse and sufficient sources of bee feed.