Method for producing mature honey of apis mellifera and application thereof

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of Apis cerana breeding, in particular to a production method and application of mature honey of Apis cerana. The production method of the mature honey of Apis cerana provided by the application is as follows: according to the fan blowing mode of Apis cerana, air first enters first breeding areas and second breeding areas to be cooled, hot air and moisture in the first breeding areas and the second breeding areas rise to a second box body in the middle, and finally are discharged through ventilation openings in a second box cover, so that the humidity in the beehive is reduced; compared with a single box body, the gas flux in the second box body is faster, and the hot air contacts the second box body in the flowing process, so that the heat is transferred to the second box body, the temperature of the second box body is higher than that of the first box body, and the production method provided by the application utilizes the honey storage habit of Apis cerana, the honey stomachs are all concentrated in the second box body, the higher temperature and the faster gas flux can accelerate the evaporation speed and the ripening process of the moisture in the honey stomachs in the second box body, and the quality of the honey is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of Chinese honeybee breeding technology, specifically to a beehive and breeding method for high-efficiency Chinese honeybee breeding. Background Technology

[0002] The Chinese honeybee, also known as the Oriental honeybee, is a subspecies of honeybee and an important economic insect and pollinator in my country. It is highly efficient at foraging, makes good use of scattered nectar sources, has a long foraging period, and is adaptable and disease-resistant, making it very suitable for honey-keeping in mountainous areas of China. Mature honey is formed when bees collect nectar or secretions from plants and repeatedly process it. During the maturation process, excess water in the nectar evaporates, increasing the dry matter content and producing various antibacterial substances. It also contains bioactive enzymes secreted by the bees themselves, such as sucrase, amylase, glucose oxidase, and catalase. After maturation, bees seal the honey-filled cells with beeswax, forming capped honey, a clear sign of honey maturity.

[0003] The current honey-producing methods commonly used by Chinese honeybees, including single-hive beekeeping, feeding with white sugar, frequent honey collection, dilute honey collection, and concentrated honey production, result in low-yield, poor-quality honey that fails to fully realize its nutritional value and active functions, leading to low beekeeping income and hindering the industry's development. Furthermore, this method involves extracting honey before it has undergone sufficient fermentation, resulting in a relatively high water content. To prevent fermentation and spoilage, high-temperature concentration is required to reduce the water content to below 18%. For example, patent CN104872493A discloses a honey processing technology that selects raw honey with a starch value above 8° and checks for pesticide residues. The honey is then added to a heating tank and heated at 60℃-65℃ for 30 minutes. After filtration in a pressure filter, the filtered honey is added to a vacuum concentrator for evaporation and concentration. The concentrated honey is then cooled to 20℃-25℃, and the water content is tested to ensure it remains stable at 17.5%-18%. Once the test is passed, the honey is packaged. However, during the honey concentration process, high-temperature treatment can damage nutrients such as active enzymes to varying degrees, and increase the content of hydroxymethylfurfural, significantly reducing the nutritional value and safety of honey. Currently, concentrated honey is highly controversial in the international market. In its statement on inferior honey, the Beekeeping Federation emphasized that the process of converting nectar into honey must be entirely completed by bees, and humans must not interfere with the honey's maturation or dehydration process, nor are they allowed to remove the unique components of honey.

[0004] Currently, large-scale, standardized beekeeping primarily uses Langstroth hives with movable frames. The honey evaporates moisture in the hive through two main methods: natural evaporation and fanning. By flapping their wings, bees accelerate airflow and evaporation. In this respect, there are some differences between Chinese honeybees and Italian honeybees. Italian honeybees fan with their heads facing the hive entrance, drawing air out. Chinese honeybees, on the other hand, fan with their heads facing outwards, blowing air into the hive. Therefore, this fanning method of Italian honeybees, when used in Langstroth hives, allows excess heat and moisture to escape through the hive entrance, resulting in a higher honey concentration. The fanning method used by Chinese honeybees in Langstroth hives involves blowing cooler outside air into the hive, causing the warmer, more humid air inside to cool and condense into water droplets on the hive walls. This makes it difficult for moisture to escape, resulting in high relative humidity inside the hive. During the peak summer honey production season, the temperature difference between the outside and inside the hive is greatest, leading to extremely high humidity and a lower bee concentration, resulting in honey with a water content exceeding 20%. Therefore, optimizing current honeybee breeding methods and processing techniques based on the fanning method of Chinese honeybees to provide a mature honey production method is of great significance for achieving honey maturity, improving the economic benefits of beekeeping, increasing beekeepers' income and enterprise efficiency, and promoting the sustainable and healthy development of the bee industry. Summary of the Invention

[0005] One objective of this invention is to address the problems of high water content, poor quality, and difficulty in fully realizing the nutritional value and active functions of honey in current methods of beekeeping and honey production. Other advantages of this application will be described later.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: A method for producing mature honey from Chinese honeybees includes: S10. A beehive is provided: the beehive includes at least a first box and a second box, the first box is provided with a first partition, which divides the first box into a first breeding area and a second breeding area that are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides, the first breeding area and the second breeding area are respectively provided with a first entrance and a second entrance that are connected to the outside world, the second box is provided with a flat queen excluder between the second box and the first box, and the second box is connected to the first breeding area and the second breeding area respectively. S20. 45-70 days before the main honey flow, start breeding bee colonies. Replace healthy, laying queens in the first and second breeding areas respectively. Remove capped brood combs from weak colonies and transfer them to the first and second breeding areas. Supplement with sufficient high-quality protein and energy feed so that before the main honey flow, the number of combs in the first and second breeding areas reaches more than 8 frames and the number of foraging bees reaches more than 60%. S30. During the main honey flow, add a second hive to the beehive. Transfer 2-4 capped brood combs from the first and second breeding areas to the second hive. Add new foundation to the first and second breeding areas in a timely manner to promote queen egg laying. Always maintain more than 8 frames of brood combs in the first and second breeding areas. During the production period, add a shallow super to the second hive to expand the honey storage space for Chinese honeybees. Add new shallow foundation to the shallow super for worker bees to store honey. Observe the honey intake and the capping of honey combs in the shallow super. Continue to add new shallow supers on the shallow super according to the honey storage situation. S40. Mature Honey Ripening: After all the honeycombs in the shallow super and / or the second super are sealed, or after the flowering period ends, transfer all the honeycombs in the shallow super and / or the second super to the physical dehydration workshop. The physical dehydration workshop is equipped with air conditioning and industrial dehumidifiers, and the temperature is controlled at 30~35℃, with the relative humidity maintained at 45%~60%. The honeycombs are then dried and dehydrated until the honey concentration reaches 42 Baume degrees or higher. S50. Harvesting Mature Honey: After drying, the honeycombs are cut and capped using an electric wax cutter and an electric radial honey extractor. The separated honey is then quickly filtered using a high-speed honeybee separator equipped with a filter of the appropriate mesh size. Finally, the honey is packaged and sealed according to variety, origin, apiary, and time. The honey storage conditions should meet the requirements of being cool, dry, ventilated, clean, and free of contaminants.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the outer dimensions of the first box are 41cm×102cm×26cm and the wall thickness of the first box is 2cm; the outer dimensions of the second box are 41cm×51cm×26cm and the wall thickness of the second box is 2cm; the outer dimensions of the shallow relay box are 41cm×51cm×13cm and the wall thickness of the shallow relay box is 2cm.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, in S20, the first box body is provided with a first box cover, and the side end of the first box cover is provided with a first ventilation opening; in S30, the first box body is provided with a second box cover, the second box cover is provided with an installation opening, the second box body is provided at the installation opening, the shallow relay box is provided with a third box cover, and the third box cover is provided with a second ventilation opening.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the first box cover further includes a second cover and a third cover, which are respectively fastened to the top of the first breeding area and the second breeding area, and one end of the second cover and the third cover is hinged to the first box cover.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the second vent is located on the top of the second housing cover, and an adjustment component is provided at the second vent. The adjustment component includes a first end that communicates with the outside air and a second end that communicates with the second housing or shallow relay box. The channel formed between the first end and the second end allows the air in the second housing or shallow relay box to circulate to the outside.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the adjustment assembly includes a ventilator having a first end and a second end. The ventilator is arranged vertically, and the top of the first end is provided with an end cap. There is a gap between the end cap and the ventilator for air circulation. The first end is also provided with a first screen.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, a second screen is provided between the second end of the ventilation duct and the second housing. The second end of the ventilation duct is also provided with a movable drawer. The inner sidewall of the ventilation duct is provided with a groove, and the movable drawer is slidably disposed in the groove. The second end is also provided with a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the ventilation cylinder is also equipped with a moisture-absorbing pad, which is attached to the inner wall of the ventilation cylinder to prevent moisture in the second chamber from condensing on the inner wall of the ventilation cylinder and affecting the production efficiency of mature honey.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the first hive is provided with a bottom plate, and the bottom end of the bottom plate is provided with a support foot. The bottom plate can be pulled out and is located between the first hive and the support foot. When the bottom plate is not pulled out, the bottom plate and the first hive are sealed together, and the part of the bottom plate exposed outside the first hive forms a bee footboard outside the hive entrance for bees to rest or take off. In S20 and S30, the bottom plate is pulled out every 3 to 7 days, the broken combs, dead bees, wax moths or other debris that have fallen on the bottom plate are cleaned up and disinfected, and the bottom plate is reset after the treatment is completed.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: Firstly, this invention provides a method for producing mature honey from Chinese honeybees. Based on the fanning behavior of Chinese honeybees, air first enters the first and second breeding areas for cooling. The hot air and moisture in the first and second breeding areas rise to the middle second hive or shallow super, and finally exit through the vents on the second hive cover, preventing excessive moisture from condensing on the hive walls. Compared to a single hive, this structure allows for faster gas flow in the second hive. In addition, as the hot air comes into contact with the second hive and / or shallow super during its flow, it transfers heat to the second hive and / or shallow super, resulting in a higher temperature in the second hive and / or shallow super, which serves as the honey storage area, compared to the first hive. In the production method provided by this invention, utilizing the honey storage habits of Chinese honeybees, the honey combs are concentrated in the second hive and / or shallow super. The higher temperature and faster gas flow help accelerate the evaporation rate and maturation process of the honey combs in the second hive and / or shallow super, improving the quality of the honey combs. In summary, the method for producing mature honey from Chinese honeybees provided by this invention achieves cooling, moisture removal, and accelerated maturation through structural design and utilization of the fanning habits of Chinese honeybees. Compared with other methods of heating and concentrating to remove moisture, it has significant advantages in improving production efficiency, enhancing honey quality, and promoting the sustainable and healthy development of the beekeeping industry.

[0016] Secondly, the method for producing mature honey from Chinese honeybees provided by this invention, through the structural design of the first and second hives, allows bee colonies to be bred in the first and second breeding areas respectively. Capped combs from the first and second breeding areas are then transferred to the second hive. After all the brood larvae in the second hive have emerged, the combs in the second hive and / or the shallow super are used for honey storage, utilizing the honeybee's natural ability to store honey. During harvest, after all the honey combs in the second hive and / or the shallow super are capped, the second hive and / or the shallow super, along with the honey combs, are directly transported to a physical dehydration workshop for maturation and harvesting. This process does not damage the brood combs in the first hive, helps maintain a strong bee colony, ensures efficient subsequent bee harvesting and honey production, accelerates the maturation of the honey in the second hive, and increases the yield of mature honey.

[0017] Thirdly, the method for producing mature honey by Chinese honeybees provided by this invention utilizes a structure design of a first hive and a second hive. A double-queen colony is raised in the first hive, while the Chinese honeybees simultaneously work in the second hive. Compared to traditional single-hive hives, the bees in the first and second breeding areas can work simultaneously in the second hive and / or shallow super. This allows for faster honey filling of the combs in the second hive and / or shallow super. Once the combs are full of honey, the Chinese honeybees will cap them, thus achieving faster production of mature honey.

[0018] Fourth, the method for producing mature honey from Chinese honeybees provided by this invention provides greater honey storage space for Chinese honeybees by continuously stacking shallow supers during the production period. This production method allows for the harvesting of all capped honeycombs at once after the flowering period. Compared to the "frequent and thin honey harvesting" of single beehives, the honeycombs have a longer brewing time in the second hive and shallow supers, resulting in lower moisture content and higher maturity of the honey. At the same time, the method of stacking shallow supers on the second hive provides a greater height difference between the hive entrance and the second hive cover, which promotes airflow from low to high, generating stronger convection airflow in the beehive, helping to remove moisture from the beehive and improving ventilation.

[0019] Fifth, the present invention provides an adjustment component at the top of the second box, which includes a vertically arranged ventilation duct. In conjunction with the beehive structure of this application, the natural airflow generated by the height difference is used to accelerate the airflow in the second box and / or the shallow super. Hot air in the beehive rises and is discharged through the ventilation duct, while cold air sinks and re-enters the beehive through the slot door, forming a convective airflow. This better achieves the ventilation and dehumidification effect of the entire beehive. The vertical ventilation duct can also focus the ventilation on the top of the second box and / or the shallow super, so that the air is discharged more concentratedly from the top, achieving effective air circulation inside the first and second boxes, enhancing the ventilation and dehumidification effect, accelerating the honey ripening process, reducing the moisture in the honey, and shortening the natural ripening time of the honey.

[0020] Sixth, the ventilation tube of this invention is also equipped with a movable flap, which works in conjunction with temperature and humidity sensors. During the production of mature honey, the state inside the second hive is monitored in real time, and the ventilation volume between the second hive and the ventilation tube is adjusted by moving the movable flap to achieve suitable temperature and humidity in the second hive. Understandably, when the temperature and humidity inside the second hive are too high, moving the movable flap increases the airflow between the ventilation tube and the second hive, accelerating the reduction of temperature and humidity inside the hive; in cold weather, moving the movable flap reduces the airflow between the ventilation tube and the second hive, causing the temperature inside the second hive to rise. In this way, ventilation and humidity inside the hive are regulated, reducing unnecessary energy consumption by the bees due to environmental control, thereby improving the production efficiency and health of the bees.

[0021] Seventh, the ventilation cylinder provided by this invention has a moisture-absorbing pad on its inner wall to prevent moisture from condensing into water droplets on the inner wall of the ventilation cylinder during the exhaust process. These water droplets would then drip into the second chamber and / or shallow super, affecting the production of mature honey. Simultaneously, the moisture-absorbing pad can absorb moisture inside the second chamber and / or shallow super, using its own adsorption properties to fix the moisture within the pad, enhancing the evaporation effect inside the second chamber. The pad absorbs moisture from inside the second chamber and provides a larger surface area for moisture evaporation. The moisture is gradually released into the ventilation cylinder through the action of the pad and further evaporates with the airflow, accelerating the evaporation rate and promoting the maturation of honeycomb in the second chamber. The presence of the moisture-absorbing pad also helps regulate the humidity and temperature inside the second chamber. When moisture is absorbed by the pad, the humidity inside the second chamber is reduced. At the same time, the evaporation of moisture also carries away some heat, making it easier to control the temperature of the chamber within a suitable range using a movable drawer. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of one embodiment of the beehive provided for the production method of mature honey by bees in this application; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of a Chinese honeybee hive; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the beehive structure provided for step S20 of the bee maturation production method in this application; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of another embodiment of the beehive provided for the production method of mature honey in this application; Figure 5 A cross-sectional structural diagram of another embodiment of the beehive provided for the production method of mature honey in this application; Figure 6 A schematic diagram of another embodiment of the beehive provided for the production method of mature honey in this application; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the ventilation duct structure provided in this application; Icons: 1-First hive; 101-First breeding area; 102-Second breeding area; 1011-First hive entrance; 1021-Second hive entrance; 2-First hive; 3-First partition; 4-Flat queen excluder; 5-First hive cover; 501-First vent; 6-Second hive cover; 601-Mounting port; 602-First cap; 603-Second cap; 7-Third cap; 701-Second vent; 8-Adjusting component; 801-First end; 802-Second end; 803-Passage; 804-Ventilation tube; 805-End cap; 806-First screen; 807-Movable drawer; 808-Absorbent pad; 809-Second screen; 9-Bottom plate; 10-Corner support; 11-Bee leg plate; 12-Shallow super. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solution of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0025] Example 1 This embodiment provides a method for producing mature honey from Chinese honeybees, which specifically includes the following steps: S10. A beehive is provided: Please see Figures 1-3 The beehive includes a first hive body 1 and a second hive body 2. The first hive body 1 is provided with a first partition 3, which divides the first hive body 1 into a symmetrical first breeding area 101 and a second breeding area 102. The first breeding area 101 and the second breeding area 102 are not connected to each other. The first breeding area 101 and the second breeding area 102 are respectively provided with a first hive entrance 1011 and a second hive entrance 1021 for Chinese bees to enter and exit. The second hive body 2 is provided with a flat queen excluder 4 between it and the first hive body 1, and the second hive body 2 is connected to the first breeding area 101 and the second breeding area 102. The second hive body is provided with a ventilation opening to connect with the outside. The outer dimensions of the first hive body 1 are 41cm×102cm×26cm and the wall thickness is 2cm. The outer dimensions of the second hive body 2 are 41cm×51cm×26cm and the wall thickness is 2cm.

[0026] S20, Breeding Bee Colonies: 45-70 days before the main honey flow, prepare two healthy, newly laying queen bees and breed them in the first breeding area 101 and the second breeding area 102, respectively. Take capped brood combs from weak colonies and transfer them to the first and second breeding areas. Provide sufficient high-quality protein and energy feed, such as high-quality pollen, honey, sugar water, and artificial bee bread, so that before the main honey flow, the number of combs in the first and second breeding areas reaches more than 8 frames, maintaining a bee-comb ratio, and the number of foraging bees of appropriate age reaches more than 60%. S30, Mature Honey Production: During the peak honey flow period, add a second hive 2 to the first hive 1. Transfer 2-4 capped combs from the first breeding area 101 and the second breeding area 102 to the second hive 2. Add new foundation to the first breeding area 101 and the second breeding area 102 in a timely manner to promote queen egg laying. Always maintain more than 8 frames of comb in the first breeding area 101 and the second breeding area 102. During the production period, observe the honey entering the hive and the capping status of the honey combs in the second hive. Add new foundation to the second hive for honey storage as needed. S40, Mature Honey Ripening: After all the honeycombs in the second box 2 are sealed, the second box 2 and all the honeycombs inside are transferred to the physical dehydration workshop. The physical dehydration workshop is equipped with an industrial dehumidifier, and the temperature of the regulating room is controlled at 30~35℃ and the relative humidity is maintained at 45%~60%. The honeycombs are dried and dehydrated until the honey concentration reaches 42 Baume degrees or higher. S50, Harvesting of Mature Honey: After drying, the honeycombs are cut and capped using an electric wax cutter and an electric radiant honey extractor. The separated honey is then quickly filtered using a high-speed honeycomb separator equipped with a filter of appropriate mesh size. Finally, the honey is packaged and sealed according to variety, origin, apiary, and time. The honey storage conditions should meet the requirements of being cool, dry, ventilated, clean, and free of contaminants.

[0027] This embodiment adopts this method, which has the following advantages: Firstly, based on the fanning habits of Chinese honeybees, the structural design of the first hive 1 and the second hive 2 allows air to first enter the first breeding area 101 and the second breeding area 102 for cooling. The hot air and moisture in the first breeding area 101 and the second breeding area 102 rise to the middle second hive 2 and are finally discharged through the vents on the second hive cover 2, preventing excessive moisture from condensing on the hive walls. Compared to a single hive, the airflow in the second hive 2 is faster. In addition, because the hot air comes into contact with the second hive 2 during its flow, it transfers heat to the second hive 2, causing the second hive 2 to cool down. The temperature in the second box is higher than that in the first box 1. In the production method provided by this invention, the honey combs are concentrated in the second box 2 by taking advantage of the honey storage habits of Chinese bees. This method can accelerate the evaporation of moisture from the honey combs in the second box 2. After all the honey combs in the second box 2 are capped, this structure can be used directly in the second box 2 to accelerate the ripening of the capped honey combs, reducing the fermentation and spoilage of the honey combs during transportation in summer. It can also be understood that the method provided by this invention has significant advantages over other current methods of heating, concentrating and removing moisture in order to improve the quality of mature honey and promote the sustainable and healthy development of the beekeeping industry.

[0028] Secondly, through the structural design of the first box 1 and the second box 2, bee colonies are bred in the first breeding area 101 and the second breeding area 102 respectively. The capped combs in the first breeding area 101 and the second breeding area 102 are transferred to the second box 2. After all the brood larvae in the second box 2 have emerged, the combs in the second box 2 are used for honey storage, taking advantage of the Chinese honeybee's own "honey storage" characteristic. During harvesting, after all the honey combs in the second box 2 are capped, the second box 2 and the honey combs can be directly transported to the physical dehydration workshop for maturation and harvesting without damaging the brood combs in the first box. This helps maintain the strength of the bee colony, ensures the efficiency of subsequent bee colony harvesting and honey making, accelerates the maturation efficiency of the honey combs in the second box, and increases the yield of mature honey.

[0029] Thirdly, through the structural design of the first box 1 and the second box 2, the present invention raises double queen colonies in the first box. Compared with the current single beehive, the bees in the first breeding area 101 and the second breeding area 102 work in the second box 2 at the same time. Under the condition that the honey production efficiency remains unchanged, the honey combs in the second box 2 are easier to fill. After the honey combs are filled with water honey, they can be capped more quickly, and the efficiency of producing mature honey is faster.

[0030] Preferably, in S20, please refer to Figure 3 The first housing 1 is fitted with a first housing cover 5, and the side end of the first housing cover 5 is provided with a first ventilation opening 501 for removing moisture from the first housing 5; in S30, please refer to Figures 1-2The first box 1 is fitted with a second box cover 6, which has an installation port 601. The second box 2 is fitted at the installation port 601. A sealing ring (not shown in the figure) is also provided between the installation port 601 and the second box 2 to prevent moisture from seeping into the second box 2 from the connection between the installation port 601 and the second box 2. The second box 2 is fitted with a third box cover 7, which has a second ventilation port 701. Hot air in the first breeding area 101 and the second breeding area 102 rises into the second box 2, or hot air in the second box 2 forms convection with the air in the first box 1, so that hot air accumulates at the top of the second box and is then discharged through the second ventilation port 701.

[0031] Preferably, please refer to Figures 1-2 The second box cover 6 also includes a first cover 602 and a second cover 603. The first cover 602 and the second cover 603 are respectively fastened to the top of the first breeding area 101 and the second breeding area 102. One end of the first cover 101 and the second cover 102 is hinged to the second box cover 6 to facilitate lifting the capped brood in the first breeding area 101 and the second breeding area 102 into the second box body 2 in S30, or to observe the state of the bees in the first breeding area 101 and the second breeding area 102 by opening the cover.

[0032] Example 2 Please see Figure 4 This embodiment provides a method for producing mature honey from Chinese honeybees, which differs from Embodiment 1 in that... In the production of S30 mature honey: During the main honey flow, add a second box 2 to the first box 1. Transfer 2-4 capped combs from the first breeding area 101 and the second breeding area 102 to the second box 2. Add new foundation to the first breeding area 101 and the second breeding area 102 in a timely manner to promote queen egg laying. Always keep the number of combs in the first breeding area 101 and the second breeding area 102 at more than 8 frames. At the same time, during the production period, add a shallow super 12 to the second box 2 to expand the honey storage space for Chinese bees. Add new shallow foundation to the shallow super 12 for worker bees to store honey. Observe the honey intake and the capping of honey combs in the shallow super 12. According to the honey storage situation, when the shallow super 1 is full of honey, continue to add a new shallow super 12 on top of the shallow super 12.

[0033] In the ripening of S40 mature honey: After the flowering period ends, the second box, the shallow super box, and the sealed honey combs in the box are all transferred to the physical dehydration workshop. The physical dehydration workshop is equipped with an industrial dehumidifier, and the temperature of the regulating room is controlled at 30~35℃, and the relative humidity is maintained at 45%~60%. The honey combs are dried and dehydrated until the honey concentration reaches 42 Baume degrees or higher. The shallow super 12 has an outer dimension of 41cm×51cm×26cm and a wall thickness of 2cm, which makes the honeycomb corresponding to the shallow super 12 smaller, the honeycomb fills with water and honey faster and is capped faster. After being capped, the bee colony begins to make honey, which accelerates the honey maturation process and helps to produce mature honey with better quality and lower moisture content. In this embodiment, during production, multiple shallow supers 12 are stacked to provide ample honey storage space for the bee colony, based on the bees' honey storage conditions. On the one hand, this production method allows for the harvesting of all capped honeycombs at once after the flowering period. The honeycombs in the second hive and shallow supers have a longer brewing time during production, resulting in honey with lower moisture content and higher maturity. On the other hand, in this embodiment, shallow supers are stacked on top of the second hive, and the third hive cover 7 is fastened to the top shallow super 12, creating a greater height difference between the hive entrance 1011 and the second hive cover 7. This promotes airflow from lower to higher areas, generating stronger convection airflow within the hive, helping to remove moisture and improve ventilation.

[0034] Example 3 Please see Figures 4-7 Based on embodiments 1 and 2, this embodiment further includes a second vent 701 located on the top of the second housing cover 7. An adjustment component 8 is provided at the second vent 701 to adjust the gas flow from the second housing 7 to the outside. The adjustment component 8 includes a first end 801 communicating with the outside air and a second end 802 communicating with the second housing 2 or the shallow relay box. A channel 803 is formed between the first end 801 and the second end 802 to allow air in the second housing 2 to circulate to the outside.

[0035] More preferably, please see Figures 5-6 The adjustment component 8 includes a ventilator 804 having a first end 801 and a second end 802. The ventilator 804 is arranged vertically and can be any of a cylindrical, square, or other polygonal cylinder. In this embodiment, the ventilator 804 is preferably a cylindrical cylinder. The top end of the first end 801 is provided with an end cap 805, and there is a gap between the end cap 805 and the ventilator 804 for air circulation. The end of the vent is also provided with a first screen 806.

[0036] An adjustment component 8 is installed on the second chamber 2, which can focus the ventilation on the top of the second chamber 2 or the shallow super box, so that the air is discharged more concentratedly from the top, realizing the effective circulation of air inside the first chamber 1, the second chamber 2 and / or the shallow super box, enhancing the ventilation and dehumidification effect, further accelerating the honey ripening process, reducing the moisture in the honey, and shortening the natural ripening time of the honey. The vertical ventilation duct helps to better integrate with the hive structure, utilizing the natural airflow generated by the height difference to accelerate air movement. Hot air inside the hive rises and is exhausted through the ventilation duct, while cold air sinks and enters the hive again through the hive entrance, forming a convection airflow, thereby achieving better ventilation and dehumidification. More importantly, the end cap 805 is used to prevent rainwater from entering the hive through the ventilation duct 804 and affecting the brewing of mature honey. The first screen window 806 is used to prevent attracting unnecessary bees or other insects into the hive. Air inside the hive enters through the hive entrance, and honey-scented air exits through the second ventilation opening 701 and the ventilation duct 804. This would attract other bees or insects. The first screen window 806 is set at the outlet of the ventilation duct 804, and the attracted bees are blocked outside the screen window. More preferably, please see Figures 5-7 A second screen 809 is provided between the second end of the ventilation duct 804 and the second hive body. The second end of the ventilation duct 804 also has a movable drawer 807. The inner wall of the ventilation duct 804 has a groove, and the movable drawer 807 is slidably disposed within the groove. The second end 802 also has a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor (not shown in the figure). During the production of mature honey, the temperature and humidity sensors are used to monitor the state inside the second hive in real time. By pulling the movable drawer 807, the gas flow between the second hive body 2 and the ventilation duct 804 is adjusted to achieve suitable temperature and humidity inside the second hive body 2. It can be understood that when the temperature and humidity inside the second hive body 2 are too high, pulling the movable drawer 807 increases the gas flow between the ventilation duct 804 and the second hive body 2, allowing air to escape more quickly from the top of the second hive body 2, thus accelerating the reduction of temperature and humidity inside the hive. In cold weather, pushing the movable drawer 807 reduces the gas flow between the ventilation duct 804 and the second hive body 2, causing the temperature inside the hive to rise.

[0037] Preferably, please refer to Figures 5-7The ventilation duct 804 is snapped onto the second ventilation opening 701. A moisture-absorbing pad 808 is also installed inside the ventilation duct 804, adhering to the inner wall of the ventilation duct 804 to prevent moisture in the second hive 2 from condensing and dripping into the beehive, thus affecting honey production. Simultaneously, the moisture-absorbing pad 808 absorbs moisture from inside the second hive 2, using its own adsorption properties to fix the moisture within itself, enhancing the evaporation effect within the second hive 2. The moisture-absorbing pad 808 absorbs moisture from inside the second hive 2 and provides a larger surface area for evaporation. Moisture is gradually released into the ventilation duct 804 through the action of the moisture-absorbing pad 808, and further evaporates with the airflow, accelerating the evaporation rate and promoting the maturation of honeycomb in the second hive 2. The presence of the moisture-absorbing pad 808 can also help regulate the humidity and temperature inside the second chamber 2. When the moisture is absorbed by the moisture-absorbing pad 808, the humidity inside the second chamber 2 can be reduced. At the same time, the evaporation of moisture will also take away a certain amount of heat, so as to facilitate the use of the movable drawer to control the temperature of the chamber within a suitable range.

[0038] Preferably, please refer to Figures 1-6 The first hive 1 has a base plate 9 at its bottom, with a support leg 10 at its bottom end. The base plate 9 can be pulled out and positioned between the first hive 1 and the support leg 10. When the base plate 9 is not pulled out, it is sealed to the first hive 1, and the portion of the base plate 9 exposed outside the first hive 1 forms a bee footboard 11. In S20 and S30, the base plate 9 is removed every 3-7 days to clean up any fallen comb fragments, dead bees, wax moths, or other debris, and to disinfect the hive, maintaining a stable hive environment and the health of the bee colony. The bee footboard 11, positioned outside the hive entrance, forms a platform for bees to stand or take flight, allowing them to pause temporarily when entering or leaving the hive, making it easier for them to enter and exit.

[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for producing mature honey from Chinese honeybees, characterized in that, include: S10. Providing a beehive: The beehive includes at least a first box and a second box. The first box is provided with a first partition, which divides the first box into a first breeding area and a second breeding area that are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides. The first breeding area and the second breeding area are respectively provided with a first hive entrance and a second hive entrance for Chinese honeybees to enter and exit. A flat queen excluder is provided between the second box and the first box, and the second box is connected to the first breeding area and the second breeding area respectively. S20. Breeding bee colonies: Begin breeding bee colonies 45-70 days before the main honey flow. Replace the queen bee with a healthy new queen bee in the first and second breeding areas respectively. Remove capped brood combs from weak colonies and transfer them to the first and second breeding areas. Supplement with sufficient high-quality protein and energy feed so that the number of combs in the first and second breeding areas reaches more than 8 frames before the main honey flow, maintaining a bee-comb ratio and ensuring that the number of foraging bees of appropriate age reaches more than 60%. S30. Mature Honey Production: During the main honey flow period, add a second hive to the first hive. Transfer 2-4 capped brood combs from the first and second breeding areas to the second hive. Add new foundation cells to the first and second breeding areas in a timely manner to promote queen egg-laying. Always maintain at least 8 frames of brood combs in the first and second breeding areas. During production, add shallow supers to the second hive to expand the honey storage space for Chinese honeybees. Add new shallow foundation cells to the shallow supers for worker bees to store honey. Observe the honey intake and the capping status of honey combs in the shallow supers. Continue to add new shallow supers on top of the shallow supers according to the honey storage situation. In S30, the first box body is provided with a second box cover, the second box cover is provided with an installation port, and the second box body is provided in conjunction with the installation port; the second box body or the shallow relay box located at the top layer is provided with a third box cover, the top of the third box cover is provided with a second ventilation port, and the second ventilation port is provided with an adjustment component; The adjustment assembly includes a vertically arranged ventilator, with a first end connected to the outside air and a second end connected to the second housing or the shallow relay box, forming a channel between the first end and the second end; the second end is provided with a movable draw plate, a temperature sensor and a humidity sensor; The first and second entrances are connected to the second housing via the first and second breeding areas, respectively, and when the shallow super is provided, a bottom-up ventilation path is formed between the shallow super and the ventilation cylinder. During the production of mature honey, the gas flow between the second housing or the shallow super and the ventilation cylinder is adjusted by pulling the movable plate according to the detection results of the temperature sensor and the humidity sensor. When the temperature and humidity are detected to be too high, the gas flow is increased, and the gas flow is decreased under low temperature conditions. S40. Mature Honey Ripening: After all the honey combs in the shallow super and / or the second super are sealed, or at the end of the flowering period, the shallow super and / or the second super, together with all the honey combs in the super, are transferred to the physical dehydration workshop. The physical dehydration workshop is equipped with air conditioning and industrial dehumidifiers. The temperature of the physical dehydration workshop is controlled at 30-35°C and the relative humidity is 45%-60%. The honey combs are dried and dehydrated until the honey concentration reaches 42 Baume degrees or higher. S50. Harvesting of Mature Honey: After drying, the honeycombs are cut and capped using an electric wax cutter and an electric radial honey extractor. The separated honey is then filtered using a high-speed honeybee separator equipped with a filter of appropriate mesh size. Finally, the honey is packaged and sealed according to variety, origin, apiary and time. The honey storage conditions must meet the requirements of being cool, dry, ventilated, clean and free of contaminants.

2. The method for producing mature honey from Chinese honeybees according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer dimensions of the first box are 41cm×102cm×26cm and the wall thickness is 2cm; the outer dimensions of the second box are 41cm×51cm×26cm and the wall thickness is 2cm; the outer dimensions of the shallow relay box are 41cm×51cm×13cm and the wall thickness is 2cm.

3. The method for producing mature honey from Chinese honeybees according to claim 1, characterized in that, In S20, a first box cover is provided on the first box body, and a first vent is provided on the side end of the first box cover (5).

4. The method for producing mature honey from Chinese honeybees according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second box cover includes a first cover and a second cover. The first cover and the second cover are respectively fastened to the top of the first breeding area and the second breeding area. One end of the first cover and the second cover are respectively hinged to the second box cover.

5. The method for producing mature honey from Chinese honeybees according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top end of the first end of the ventilation cylinder is provided with an end cap, and a gap for air circulation is provided between the end cap and the ventilation cylinder. The first end is provided with a first screen window. A second screen is provided between the second end of the ventilator and the second housing or the uppermost shallow relay box. A groove is provided on the inner side wall of the ventilator, and the movable draw plate is slidably disposed in the groove.

6. The method for producing mature honey from Chinese honeybees according to claim 5, characterized in that, The ventilation cylinder is detachably installed at the second ventilation opening, and a moisture-absorbing pad is installed inside the ventilation cylinder and adheres to its inner wall.

7. The method for producing mature honey from Chinese honeybees according to claim 1, characterized in that, A bottom plate is provided at the bottom of the first box, and a support leg is provided at the bottom end of the bottom plate. The bottom plate is removably disposed between the first box and the support leg. When the bottom plate is not removed, it is sealed to the first box body, and the part of the bottom plate exposed outside the first box body forms a bee foot plate; in S20 and S30, the bottom plate is removed every 3 to 7 days, the broken combs, dead bees, wax moths or other debris that have fallen on the bottom plate are cleaned and disinfected, and the bottom plate is reset after treatment.

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