CELESTINO, V. Q.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/4404231529791739; CELESTINO, Vitória de Queirós.
Resumen:
The objective of this work is to analyze the economic feasibility and acceptability of
nests Langstroth hives made of concrete-based construction wastes. The basic
principle was to offer alternative nests beekeepers working with Africanized
honeybees (Apis mellifera). In order to calculate the unit cost of each nest, it was
considered the current commodity prices, as well as its annual depreciation. It was
found that there were savings of up to 30% in the construction of alternative nests
when compared to the costs of traditional wooden nests, which can be seen as a
viable and profitable option to the beekeeper. As for the behavior of the bees, it was
concluded that the type of material (concrete or wood) used in the nest construction
had no significant influence on the bee aggressiveness. Defensiveness, strongly
linked to genetic factors, may be a function of the Africanization level and location of
installed apiaries.
