mehiläisharrastajien
Mehiläisharrastajien, or beekeepers, are individuals who maintain honey bee colonies, typically for the purpose of collecting honey and other hive products such as beeswax, pollen, and propolis. Beekeeping can be a hobby or a commercial enterprise. Hobbyist beekeepers often manage a small number of hives, driven by personal interest in bees, pollination, and the rewards of honey production. Commercial beekeepers, on the other hand, manage large apiaries, and beekeeping is their primary source of income.
The practice of beekeeping requires knowledge of bee biology, colony management, disease prevention, and pest control.
Beekeeping plays a crucial role in agriculture by providing essential pollination services for many crops, including