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Honeybee Production and Marketing Systems, Constraints - IPMS ...

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5.1.10.2. If there is a decrease in trend in the number of bee colonies <strong>and</strong> honey yieldsover the year, what are the causes in order of importance?NoCausesSeason ofRank occurrenceMeasures taken1 Lack of bee forage2 Lack of water3 Drought (lack of rainfall)4 Migration5 Absconding6 Pests <strong>and</strong> predators7 Diseases8Pesticides <strong>and</strong> herbicidesapplication9 Death of colony10 Decrease in price of honey11 Increased cost of production12 Luck of credit13 Others (specify)5.1.11. Did your colonies abscond? 1. Yes______ 2. No_______5.1.12. What are the reasons for bees absconding hive? ______________________5.1.12.1. If drought is a problem how is its frequency of occurrence? Every____year(s)5.1.13. What are the major pests <strong>and</strong> predators found in the area that threat yourcolonies? List in order of importance.No Pest /Predators Rank Local control methods1 Ants2 Wax moth3 Bee lice4 Beetles5 Spiders6 Wasps7 Prey mantis8 Toads9 Lizard10 Snake11 Monkey12 Birds13 Hamagot /Shelemetmat/14 Others (specify)104

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