Beekeeping in Nepal

Nepal is known for its ancestral technology of beekeeping: geographical conditions and lack of modern equipment have forced the collectors to risk their lives.

During the winter, most Apis cerana colonies are reduced because of the harsh weather and the low amount of flowers.

Nevertheless, compared to A. mellifera, A. cerana can survive in low temperatures (i.e. -0,1 °C) (Thapa, 2001) because their beehives (i.e. log hive) can protect themselves from the cold.

A. melifera is very sensitive to this parasite and causes an incapacity to fly, an abdominal malformation and appearance of cannibalism (Experimental and Applied Acarology, 2000).

The flat land area with varieties of flowering plants have made honey-production successful in nooks and corners of Teraï region.