Implementación de colmenas con envases Pet como medio para la producción y cosecha de miel.

Abstract

The objective of this research work was to implement hives with pet containers as a means for the production and harvesting of honey, in the apiary “EL YUPPIE” located in the Guamote canton of the province of Chimborazo The research lasted 90 days, during which data was collected and the hives were verified to be in good condition. For the development of this research work, a total or 12 hives were used, which were distributed in three treatments and four repetitions randomly selected three treatments were used (t1 with 8 pet containers, t2 with 10 pet containers and t3 with 12 pet containers) in a completely randomized design with 4 replications for each treatment and with a size of the experimental unit of one hive. The production of honey in the pet containers did not differ, statistically with an average of 0.24 kg per pet container, however, the harvesting time did differ obtaining a shorter time when used 8 pet containers with 14,75 days and a longer time of 19,75 days when using 12 pet containers. It was concluded that the number of harvests in 90 days was higher in t1 and t2, while in t3 it was lower. It is recommended to used 10 pet containers, due to its higher profitability.