A PRODUCTION METHOD OF BEESWAX BASE COMB AND COLORING COLORED WITH FOOD COLOR TO INCREASE HONEYCOMB FORMATION EFFICIENCY BY UTILIZING BEES' COLOR PERCEPTION.

Abstract

The invention relates to a beeswax foundation comb, molded into the shape of honeycomb cells and colored with food dye, for use in hives by being attached to beekeeping frames. This foundation comb consists of a natural beeswax body containing at least one food dye homogeneously distributed within the body, suitable for contact with bees and bee products. In the production of the foundation comb, natural beeswax is liquefied, food dye is added and mixed homogeneously, and the resulting colored beeswax is shaped in honeycomb molds. By utilizing the bees' color perception, the process of detecting and adopting the foundation comb is supported, the time to begin building comb is shortened, and the efficiency of comb building is increased.

Description

HONEYCOMB FORMATION USING BEES' COLOR PERCEPTION FOOD COLORING FOR INCREASING PRODUCTIVITY COLORED BEESWAX BASE HONEYCOMB AND PRODUCTION METHOD Technological Field: The invention relates to basic honeycombs used in the beekeeping industry and their production. It relates to the methods of combining natural beeswax with food coloring. Specifically, the invention concerns the mixing of natural beeswax with food coloring. colored base obtained by coloring and shaping in honeycomb molds Thanks to the use of honeycombs in hives, bees' color perception a basis for utilizing and increasing honeycomb formation efficiency It is related to honeycombs and their production method. State of the Art: In modern beekeeping practices, bees build honeycomb regularly and quickly. Basic honeycombs are used to enable its formation. The aforementioned Foundation honeycombs are generally made by melting natural beeswax and forming hexagonal cells. It is produced by shaping it in molds that contain its initial components, then They are placed in frames and put into the hive. The bees sit on the foundation comb. developing cell beginnings with beeswax secretions to form honeycomb It completes. Studies on the development of basic honeycomb structures in known applications. mostly depends on the size of the honeycomb cells, the purity of the beeswax, the foundation of the honeycomb. thickness, durability and how it is fixed to the frame The focus is on the natural beeswax used, which mostly has a distinctive yellow color. or left in a yellow-brown color. 1. Color in some artificial or plastic honeycomb bases produced in different colors, mostly by the beekeeper, easier access to cells and bee activity It is used for observation or visual purposes. However, the current In applications, the bees' ability to perceive colors is used to create honeycombs. guiding knitting behavior and honeycomb formation efficiency There is no solution to increase it. In addition, beeswax is later superficially applied to the foundation honeycomb. dyeing; separation of the coloring agent from the surface, homogenization in the beeswax. such as not dispersing and not being safe in terms of contact with bee products. This can create disadvantages. Therefore, in terms of bees and bee products... a safe coloring agent is homogeneously applied to the beeswax during the production process. he participated in the process of honeycomb building by utilizing the bees' perception of color. It requires a supporting foundation and a production method. Brief Description of the Invention: The invention utilizes the bees' ability to perceive colors to create honeycomb. supporting its behavior and the efficiency of the honeycomb production process beeswax base honeycomb colored with food coloring, which enables its enhancement. This relates to the production method of the basic honeycomb in question. Within the scope of the invention, natural beeswax is melted in a controlled manner and brought into a fluid state. It is brought in and food coloring of a specified color is added to the melted beeswax. is added. Food coloring is mixed with beeswax to create the coloring agent. The mixture is dispersed homogeneously within the beeswax. The resulting... a mixture of colored beeswax containing the initial geometry of honeycomb cells It is poured into molds and cooled to become colored beeswax base honeycomb. is being brought in. This is achieved by adding food coloring to the beeswax before the molding process. The color is not only found on the surface of the base honeycomb, but throughout the entire base honeycomb. It is distributed homogeneously into the 2-structure. Thus, during use... This prevents the color from separating, peeling, or becoming uneven on the surface, and This ensures that the base honeycomb retains its color. Food coloring. its use, coloring the base honeycomb, and its contact with bees and bee products. It also ensures that it is suitable and safe. The colored beeswax produced is used as foundation comb inside the frames used in beekeeping. is being placed in the frame in the hive where the bees are located. The basic honeycomb can be produced in a single color or in different colors. The prepared basic honeycomb sections are placed side by side on the same frame. By positioning them, a multicolored honeycomb structure can also be created. Color; food including red, blue, green and their various shades. They can be chosen from a variety of colors that can be obtained with dyes. The colorful foundation comb placed in the hive is visually appealing to the bees. It is perceived and serves as a starting point and direction for honeycomb formation activity. It creates the surface. Utilizing the bees' color perception. Thanks to this, the process of recognizing and adopting the basic honeycomb is facilitated, honeycomb The weaving process is started in a shorter time and the basic structure of the honeycomb cells... development in accordance with the cell beginnings on the honeycomb is provided. In this way, the time and energy that bees spend building honeycomb can be saved. reduction, more even and complete completion of the honeycomb surface, accelerating the honeycomb formation activity inside the hive and the colony The aim is to increase its efficiency. The invention involves only a honeycomb of a different color. not the result, but the visual effect created by the colored base honeycomb The technical analysis of bee honeycomb building behavior using stimuli It is based on guidance. 3. Explanation of the Invention: The invention involves a substance obtained by coloring natural beeswax with food coloring, and supporting the honeycomb building activity by utilizing the bees' color perception. colored beeswax foundation comb and the production and use of said foundation comb It relates to the method. The invention is primarily used in the application of natural materials obtained from beekeeping activities. Beeswax is used. After the beeswax is purified from foreign substances... It is then heated to become fluid. The heating process involves the beeswax in the honeycomb. will allow the beeswax to reach a fluid consistency that can be poured into the mold. It is carried out under conditions that will not disrupt its natural structure. The beeswax, once liquefied, is mixed with water that comes into contact with bees and bee products. Suitable food coloring is added. The food coloring used is mixed with beeswax. Foods of natural or synthetic origin that are capable of forming a homogeneous mixture. The amount of food coloring can be selected from the dyes. This will ensure that a distinct color is obtained that can be perceived by bees. and are determined in a way that does not alter the structural properties of the beeswax. Food coloring is added to the mixture while the beeswax is still in a liquid state, and It is stirred until it is evenly distributed in the beeswax. Thus, the coloring agent is not only applied to the surface of the base honeycomb, but also to the base It is distributed throughout the entire beeswax structure that makes up the honeycomb. The coloring agent is present in the beeswax, thus forming the base honeycomb. retaining its color during use and in surface painting to prevent potential problems such as color separation or peeling. is provided. The resulting colored beeswax mixture is placed in the hexagonal base of the honeycomb cells. It is poured into honeycomb molds that contain its geometry. The beeswax mixture mold By spreading within, it forms the base and initial walls of the honeycomb cells. It is brought to a state where it is cooled and solidified. The solidified colored beeswax... Colored foundation comb is obtained by removing it from the mold, which can be used in beekeeping. is being done. Colored honeycomb base can be produced in a single color using only one food coloring. In addition, beeswax mixtures prepared in different colors are sold separately. molded side by side, one below the other, or in different regions on the same frame They can be positioned in different configurations. In an alternative application, different The colored beeswax mixtures are arranged in sequence in specific areas of the honeycomb mold. by being poured and containing multiple color zones on the same base honeycomb An integrated structure can be created. The colors that can be used are not limited to red, blue and green, but also include those that bees prefer. different colors and shades that it can perceive and that can be obtained with food dyes The shades can be selected accordingly. This takes into account the intended use, hive characteristics, and bee species. or, depending on beekeeping practices, single-colored or multi-colored foundation combs. It can be prepared. The produced colored foundation comb is fixed to a beekeeping frame and the bee It is placed in the hive where the colony is located. The frame is placed in the hive. After placement, the bees will move to the hexagonal cells on the foundation honeycomb. based on their origins, they build their cell walls with the wax they secrete themselves. It is developing and completing the honeycomb formation. The colorful nature of the honeycomb serves as a visual stimulus and guide for the bees. This is achieved by utilizing the bees' color perception. The honeycomb is made easier to notice and accept, encouraging bees to build honeycomb. Its operation is supported and the honeycomb cells are the basic honeycomb development in accordance with the cell starters created on it is provided. 5. Using colored foundation comb reduces the time bees spend building honeycomb. and reducing energy, resulting in a more even and uniform honeycomb surface. completion and efficiency of the honeycomb formation process inside the hive The aim is to increase the honeycomb formation activity in a more organized manner. This allows bees to better engage in honey gathering, brood rearing, and colony activities. This allows him to dedicate more time and energy. The distinctive feature of the invention is that it creates a basic honeycomb structure of only a different color. It is not about bringing it in. The invention involves the production of honeycomb based on food coloring in beeswax. Suitable for contact with bees and bee products due to its homogeneous mixing during processing. A basic honeycomb is obtained that structurally carries the color characteristic, and this basic Bees' color perception through the honeycomb guides honeycomb building activity. It is used for this purpose. 6

Claims

1. To be attached to beekeeping frames and used in hives, to color the bees. Increasing honeycomb formation efficiency by taking advantage of perception It is a beeswax honeycomb; its characteristic feature is:  a basic honeycomb body made of natural beeswax,  homogeneously distributed within the basic honeycomb body in question, at least one food coloring suitable for contact with bees and bee products It includes.

2. According to Claim 1, the beeswax is honeycomb and its characteristic is that the food coloring in question... It is a food coloring of natural or synthetic origin.

3. According to claim 1 or 2, the honeycomb is made of beeswax and its characteristic is that it is suitable for the food in question. the dye contains at least one food coloring that provides a red, blue or green color. It is the fact that.

4. According to any of the previous requirements, the beeswax honeycomb has the following characteristics: Honeycomb cell beginnings on two opposite surfaces of the basic honeycomb body It includes.

5. According to any of the previous requirements, the beeswax is honeycomb, and its characteristic is; word The issue is that the honeycomb cell beginnings are hexagonal in shape.

6. According to any of the previous requirements, the beeswax honeycomb has the following characteristics: Food coloring homogeneously distributed throughout the entire base honeycomb body It consists of a single layer of colored beeswax. 7