Effect of various parameters on queen rearing in Apis cerana F. in Himachal Pradesh, India

摘要

Studies were made on the effect of various parameters on queen rearing of Apis cerana F. at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Queen cells made of beeswax, with 6.4 mm diameter at base, 8. 8 nun diameter at mouth and with a depth of 8.9 mm were appropriate forqueen rearing, Larvae of 12 and 24 hours age were more acceptable for rearing queen cells than older larvae. Priming of pure or preferably diluted royal jelly, grafting in groups of 6 or 12 cells and spring season were the factors suitable for good acceptance of queen cells.