An Apiary in South Carolina, Langstroth hives on pallets

An apiary (also known in the US as a bee yard) is a place where beehives of honeybees are kept. Traditionally beekeepers paid land rent in honey for the use of small parcels. Some farmers will provide free apiary sites, because they need pollination, and farmers who need many hives often pay for them to be moved to the crops when they bloom. Apiary of Langstroth hives in South Carolina Image copyleft: Image taken by me, released under GFDL Pollinator 03:34, Nov 9, 2004 (UTC) ( ) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Apiary of Langstroth hives in South Carolina Image copyleft: Image taken by me, released under GFDL Pollinator 03:34, Nov 9, 2004 (UTC) ( ) File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... State nickname: Palmetto State Official languages English Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Governor Mark Sanford (R) Senators Lindsey Graham (R) Jim DeMint (R) Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 40th 82,965 km² 6 Population  - Total (2000)  - Density Ranked 26th 4,012,012 51. ... Domesticated honeybees are kept in beehives. ... Species A. mellifera — western honeybee A. cerana — eastern honeybee Honeybees are a subset of bees which fall into the Order Hymenoptera and Suborder Apocrita. ... Honey Honey (born May 26, 1990 in New York City, America) is an international supermodel. ... Farmer spreading grasshopper bait in his alfalfa field. ... Honeybee and bumblebee pollinating a Sedum telephium Pollination is an important step in the reproduction of seed plants: the transfer of pollen grains (male gametes) to the plant carpel, the structure that contains the ovule (female gamete). ...

Size

For pollination, apiaries are rarely set up; the bees are only present during the bloom period of the crop. But in a few cases, such as for organic farms, long term apiaries are established, with the rule of thumb being one hive per acre (4,000 m²) of the crop that needs pollination. Depending on the nectar and pollen sources in a given area there is a maximum number of hives that can be placed in one apiary. If too many hives are placed into an apiary the hives compete with each other for scarce resources. This can lead to lower honey and pollen yields, higher transmission of disease and robbing. Pollination Management is the label for horticultural practices that accomplish or enhance pollination of a crop, to improve yield or quality, by understanding of the particular crops pollination needs, and by knowledgeable management of pollenizers, pollinators, and pollination conditions. ... Organic farming is a way of farming that avoids the use of synthetic chemicals and genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and usually subscribes to the principles of sustainable agriculture. ... A rule of thumb is an easily learned and easily applied procedure for approximately calculating or recalling some value, or for making some determination. ... Honey Honey (born May 26, 1990 in New York City, America) is an international supermodel. ... SEM image of pollen grains from a variety of common plants: sunflower (Helianthus annuus), morning glory (Ipomea purpurea), hollyhock (Sildalcea malviflora), lily (Lilium auratum), primrose (Oenothera fruticosa), and castor bean (Ricinus communis). ... Common diseases, parasites, pests, and ailments of the honeybee include: // Varroa mites Varroa mite on a honeybee larva Main articles: Varroa destructor Varroa destructor and Varroa jacobsoni are parasitic mites that feed off the bodily fluids of adult, pupal and larval bees. ... A beekeeper Robbing is a term used in beekeeping. ...

Apiary (in Upper Bavaria - Germany)

There are beekeepers - from hobbyists to commercial - in every state. The most lucrative areas for honey production are Florida, Texas, California, and the Upper Midwest. For paid pollination, the main areas are California, the Pacific Northwest, the Great Lakes States, and the Northeast. An apiary may have other hive management objectives including queen rearing and mating. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1063x797, 538 KB) Apiary, photo by Alexander Z., Upper Bavaria, January 2005 File links The following pages link to this file: Apiary ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1063x797, 538 KB) Apiary, photo by Alexander Z., Upper Bavaria, January 2005 File links The following pages link to this file: Apiary ... Hive management is a term used in beekeeping. ...

US honey production

Source:

• National Honey Board Press Release June 2005
• USDA

Location

In the northern hemisphere, east and south facing locations with full morning sun are preferred. In hot climates shade is needed and may have to be artificially provided if trees are not present. Other factors include air and water drainage and accessibility by truck, distance from phobic people, and protection from vandalism. Northern Hemisphere highlighted in yellow. ...

See also

List of honeybee articles List of honeybee articles Africanized bee Apiary - a yard where behives are kept Apitherapy - human therapy using bee venom Bee Bee anatomy (mouth) Bee learning and communication Bee venom therapy - also called apitherapy Beehive Beekeeping Beekeeping leading practices Brood (honeybee) - the grub and larval form of the bee Buckfast hybrid...