Apparatus and method for guiding a colony of bees to establish a multi-box colony of bees

Abstract

The application relates to a device for guiding middle bees to build a multi-box bee colony and a use method, and belongs to the technical field of beekeeping. The device comprises a nest box, at least one subsequent box, a queen isolation plate, at least one first nest frame, at least one second nest frame and a plurality of third nest frames. The nest box has a first cavity. The subsequent boxes are sequentially stacked on the top of the nest box, and each subsequent box has a second cavity which is in communication with the first cavity. The queen isolation plate is arranged at the connection position of the first cavity and the second cavity. The first nest frame is inserted into the first cavity and / or the second cavity, and the top of the first nest frame is provided with a first guide opening. The second nest frame is in one-to-one correspondence with the first nest frame, the second nest frame is inserted into the second cavity, and the bottom of the second nest frame is provided with a second guide opening. The second guide opening is in communication with the corresponding first guide opening to form a first bee guide path. The plurality of third nest frames are inserted into the first cavity and / or the second cavity. The device can guide the middle bees to carry out production activities on the subsequent boxes, and can quickly and effectively build the multi-box bee colony.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of beekeeping technology, specifically relating to a device and method for guiding Chinese honeybees to establish multi-hive bee colonies. Background Technology

[0002] The Chinese honeybee, also known as the Chinese honeybee, is a native bee breed in China. Traditional Chinese honeybee farming tends to use single-hive systems. In this method, the bees' breeding and foraging activities are shared, and artificial management and production operations can easily disturb the bee colonies, affecting their natural survival and productivity, thus hindering the high-quality development of the Chinese honeybee industry. To improve the efficiency of Chinese honeybee farming and the quality of honeybee products, multi-hive farming of Chinese honeybees has been developed.

[0003] However, when setting up multi-box bee colonies, it was found that while the traditional frame design fixes and protects the comb, it also restricts the Chinese honeybee's willingness to grow upwards naturally to some extent. This causes the bees to not actively enter the super, hindering the Chinese honeybee from setting up multi-box bee colonies to build comb or store honey. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application aims to address at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art or related technologies.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a device for guiding Chinese honeybees to establish a multi-box bee colony, including a brood box, at least one super, a queen excluder, at least one first frame, at least one second frame, and multiple third frames. The brood box has a first chamber; at least one super is stacked on top of the brood box, and each super has a second chamber communicating with the first chamber; the queen excluder is disposed at the connection between the first chamber and the second chamber; at least one first frame is inserted into the first chamber and / or the second chamber, and the top of the first frame has a first guide opening; at least one second frame corresponds one-to-one with at least one first frame, and the second frame is inserted into the second chamber, and the bottom of the second frame has a second guide opening, which communicates with the first guide opening of the corresponding first frame to form a first guiding bee path; multiple third frames are inserted into the first chamber and / or the second chamber.

[0006] In some possible embodiments, the first nest frame includes a first narrow beam and a second narrow beam, which are arranged parallel to each other at the top of the first nest frame; a first guide opening is formed between the first narrow beam and the second narrow beam.

[0007] In some possible embodiments, the first nest frame further includes a first side beam, a lower beam, and a plurality of first frame strips. The top two ends of the first side beam are respectively connected to a first narrow beam and a second narrow beam, and the first side beams are arranged in parallel. The two ends of the lower beam are respectively laterally fastened to the bottom of the first side beam. The two ends of the plurality of first frame strips are respectively laterally fastened to the first side beam, and the first frame strips are located between the first guide opening and the lower beam.

[0008] In some possible embodiments, the area where the queen excluder connects to the first chamber and the second chamber is provided with a plurality of queen excluder holes, which are used to confine the queen bee within the first chamber.

[0009] In some possible embodiments, the second nest frame includes a top beam, a second side beam, and a plurality of second frame strips. The top of the second side beam is connected to the top beam, and the second side beams are arranged in parallel. The two ends of the plurality of second frame strips are respectively horizontally fastened to the second side beam.

[0010] Secondly, this application provides a method for using a device to guide Chinese honeybees to establish multi-box bee colonies. The method, according to the device described in the first aspect, involves: installing foundation stones onto a first frame, a second frame, and a third frame, placing bee colonies inside, and providing supplementary feeding to the bee colonies to obtain combs; wherein the combs include a first comb, a second comb, and a third comb; adjusting the colony strength in a first preset period so that the colony strength in a second preset period reaches a preset expected value; after the colony strength reaches the preset expected value, in a third preset period, constructing a first guiding bee path using combs, a brood box, a queen excluder, and a super; and transferring several capped combs to a second chamber so that the number of combs in the first chamber and the second chamber are the same.

[0011] In some possible embodiments, before the steps of installing foundations onto the first, second, and third frames and placing them into the bee colony, and then feeding the bee colony with supplementary feed to obtain honeycomb, the method further includes: selecting apiaries based on the duration of the nectar flowering period and determining whether there are auxiliary nectar and pollen sources.

[0012] In some possible embodiments, the step of adjusting the colony strength in the first preset period so that the colony strength in the second preset period reaches the preset expected value specifically includes: replacing the queen bee in the first preset period; eliminating queen bees that do not meet the preset evaluation indicators based on preset evaluation indicators, and merging colonies whose colony strength does not reach the preset expected value so that the colony strength in the second preset period reaches the preset expected value.

[0013] In some possible implementations, after the colony strength reaches a preset expected value, in the third preset cycle, the step of constructing the first guiding bee path using combs, hive boxes, queen excluders, and supers specifically includes: in the third preset cycle, inserting the first comb between the third combs in the first chamber, setting the queen excluder at the connection between the first chamber and the second chamber, and inserting the second comb into the second chamber, so that the first guiding opening and the second guiding opening are connected to form the first guiding bee path.

[0014] In some possible embodiments, after the step of transferring several capped combs to the second chamber to make the number of combs in the first chamber and the second chamber the same, the process specifically includes: in a fourth preset cycle, shaking out the bottom honey in the second chamber; in a fifth preset cycle, removing the honey combs in the second chamber and removing the super.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution provided in this application includes at least the following technical effects: The first and second frames of this application are used together and placed vertically. The first and second guide openings of the first and second frames are connected to form a first guide bee path, which guides Chinese honeybees to freely ascend to the super for production activities, removing obstacles to their comb building and honey storage activities, and closely approximating their natural comb building and honey storage habits. Simultaneously, this application provides a method for using a device to guide Chinese honeybees in establishing multi-hive colonies as a complementary technology, enabling beekeepers to master multi-hive production techniques. This allows for the rapid and effective establishment of two or more bee hives, achieving separate breeding and production areas for Chinese honeybees, reducing the technical requirements and labor intensity for beekeepers, and thus efficiently carrying out multi-hive mature honey production, improving the quality of Chinese honeybee products and beekeeping efficiency.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent in the following description or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a device for guiding Chinese honeybees to establish multi-box bee colonies according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a first nesting frame according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a second nesting frame according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first and second nest frames docking according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure for constructing a first guiding honeycomb path according to some embodiments of this application; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure for constructing a second guiding honeycomb path according to some embodiments of this application.

[0018] Figure label: 100. Nest box; 110. First chamber; 200. King separator; 300. Relay box; 310. Second chamber; 400, First frame; 410, First guide opening; 420, First narrow beam; 430, Second narrow beam; 440, First side beam; 450, Lower beam; 460, First frame strip; 500, Second frame; 510, Second guide opening; 520, Top beam; 530, Second side beam; 540, Second frame strip; 600, Third nesting frame. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0020] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and not to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such use of data can be interchanged where appropriate so that embodiments of this application can be implemented in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, in the specification and claims, "and / or" indicates at least one of the connected objects, and the character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following objects are in an "or" relationship.

[0021] The following reference Figures 1 to 6 This application describes an apparatus and method for guiding Chinese honeybees to form multi-box bee colonies, according to some embodiments thereof.

[0022] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 1The device for guiding Chinese honeybees to establish multi-box colonies includes a brood box 100, at least one super 300, a queen excluder 200, at least one first frame 400, at least one second frame 500, and multiple third frames 600. The brood box 100 has a first chamber 110; at least one super 300 is stacked on top of the brood box 100, and each super 300 has a second chamber 310 communicating with the first chamber 110; the queen excluder 200 is disposed at the connection between the first chamber 110 and the second chamber 310; at least one first frame 400, at least one second frame 500, and multiple third frames 600. A frame 400 is inserted into the first chamber 110 and / or the second chamber 310. The top of the first frame 400 is provided with a first guide opening 410. At least one second frame 500 corresponds to at least one first frame. The second frame 500 is inserted into the second chamber 310. The bottom of the second frame 500 is provided with a second guide opening 510. The second guide opening 510 communicates with the first guide opening 410 to form a first guide bee path. A plurality of third frames 600 are inserted into the first chamber 110 and / or the second chamber 310.

[0023] In this embodiment, the brood box 100 and the super box 300 are equipped with frame ears for inserting the first brood frame 400, the second brood frame 500, and multiple third brood frames 600. A super can be added to the top of the brood box 100, allowing one or more super boxes 300 to be added on top of the brood box 100. Through the first guiding bee path constructed by the first brood frame 400 and the second brood frame 500, the queen bee in the colony can remain in the brood box 100 to reproduce and raise offspring, while worker bees actively go to the super box 300 to perform activities such as honey storage. The matching use of the first brood frame 400 and the second brood frame 500 connects the first guiding opening 410 and the second guiding opening 510, removing obstacles to the upward comb building and honey storage activities of the Chinese honeybees, thus conforming to the natural comb building and honey storage habits of the Chinese honeybees. When two super boxes 300 are set up, a second guiding bee path can be constructed through the first brood frame 400 and the second brood frame 500, connecting the second chamber 310 of any two adjacent super boxes 300. Understandably, the first guide opening 410 can be set as a single opening for multiple bees to pass through at the same time, or it can be set as multiple openings, and the second guide opening 510 is the same; the specifications and dimensions of the brood box 100, the super box 300 and the queen excluder 200 can be determined according to actual production needs, and the first brood frame 400, the second brood frame 500 and multiple third brood frames 600 can be selected in different sizes and shapes according to the brood box 100 and the super box 300. There are no restrictions on the above.

[0024] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 The first nest frame 400 includes a first narrow beam 420 and a second narrow beam 430, which are arranged in parallel on the top of the first nest frame 400; a first guide opening 410 is formed between the first narrow beam 420 and the second narrow beam 430.

[0025] In this embodiment, the two ends of the first narrow beam 420 and the second narrow beam 430 can be placed on the lugs of the brood box 100 or the super box 300. The first brood frame 400 can be horizontally adjusted or lifted from above within the brood box 100 or the super box 300, facilitating installation and disassembly. The first guide opening 410 is located between the first narrow beam 420 and the second narrow beam 430, that is, the interval area where the first narrow beam 420 and the second narrow beam 430 are arranged parallel to each other. When bees reach the top of the brood box 100, they can leave the brood box 100 through the guide opening 410. The first narrow beam 420 and the second narrow beam 430 can be metal strips. The first narrow beam 420 and the second narrow beam 430 are made of metal, which has high strength and rigidity, resisting deformation and cracking, and enhancing the stability of the first brood frame 400. It is understood that the material of the first narrow beam 420 and the second narrow beam 430 can also be wood, plastic, or composite materials, etc., and there are no limitations here.

[0026] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 The first nest frame 400 also includes a first side beam 440, a lower beam 450 and a plurality of first frame strips 460. The top two ends of the first side beam 440 are respectively connected to the first narrow beam 420 and the second narrow beam 430, and the first side beam 440 is arranged in parallel. The two ends of the lower beam 450 are respectively horizontally fastened to the bottom of the first side beam 440. The two ends of the plurality of first frame strips 460 are respectively horizontally fastened to the first side beam 440, and the first frame strips 460 are located between the first guide opening 410 and the lower beam 450.

[0027] In this embodiment, the inclusion of a first side beam 440 and a lower beam 450 enhances the overall structural strength of the first frame 400. The first side beam 440 can be connected to the first narrow beam 420 and the second narrow beam 430 via bolts, dowels, or tenons. Multiple first frame strips 460 are used to secure the foundation, ensuring the stability and integrity of the comb during subsequent construction. These first frame strips 460 can be made of materials such as iron wire, stainless steel wire, or plastic-coated steel wire.

[0028] In some embodiments, the area where the queen excluder 200 connects to the first chamber 110 and the second chamber 310 is provided with a plurality of queen excluder holes, which are used to confine the queen bee within the first chamber 110.

[0029] In this embodiment, the width and length of the queen excluder are adapted to the brood box and super, and the size of the queen excluder hole can be designed according to the body size of the worker bees and queen bee of the Chinese honeybee, allowing worker bees to pass through the queen excluder 200 into the second chamber 310, while the queen bee cannot pass through. This divides the first chamber into a brood rearing area and the second chamber into a honey storage area, realizing the zoned management of the bee colony.

[0030] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3The second nest frame 500 includes an upper beam 520, a second side beam 530 and a plurality of second frame strips 540. The top of the second side beam 530 is connected to the upper beam 520 and the second side beam 530 is arranged in parallel. The two ends of the plurality of second frame strips 540 are respectively horizontally fastened to the second side beam 530.

[0031] In this embodiment, both ends of the top beam 520 can be placed on the lugs of the nest box 100 or the super box 300. The second nest frame 500 can be horizontally adjusted or lifted from above within the nest box 100 or the super box 300, facilitating installation and disassembly. The top of the second side beam 530 is connected to the top beam 520 via slots, grooves, or pin holes. Multiple second frame strips 540 are used to fix the foundation, ensuring the stability and integrity of the nest comb during subsequent construction. These second frame strips 540 can be made of materials such as iron wire, stainless steel wire, or plastic-coated steel wire.

[0032] In some embodiments, the method of using a device for guiding Chinese honeybees to establish multi-hive bee colonies includes: S1: Install the foundation into the first frame 400, the second frame 500 and the third frame 600, and put them into the bee colony. Feed the bee colony with supplementary feed to obtain honeycomb; wherein, the honeycomb includes the first honeycomb, the second honeycomb and the third honeycomb. S2: In the first preset period, adjust the colony strength so that the colony strength in the second preset period reaches the preset expected value. S3: After the colony reaches the preset expected value, in the third preset cycle, the first guiding bee path is constructed using combs, 100 brood boxes, 200 queen excluders, and 300 super boxes; S4: Transfer a number of capped combs to the second chamber 310 so that the number of combs in the first chamber 110 and the second chamber 310 are the same.

[0033] In this embodiment, S1: Foundation stones are installed onto the first frame 400, the second frame 500, and the third frame 600, and placed into the bee colony. The bee colony is then given supplementary feeding to obtain comb. The comb includes the first comb, the second comb, and the third comb. Foundation stones matching the first frame 400, the second frame 500, and the third frame 600 are selected, fixed to the middle of the beams of the first frame 400, the second frame 500, and the third frame 600, and placed into the bee colony. Supplementary feeding accelerates the bees' comb-building speed, resulting in comb that can be used continuously within the bee colony. During the early stages of the main honey flow, Chinese honeybee farmers can prepare comb in advance, which is beneficial for increasing honey production and quality, optimizing bee colony structure and management, etc., during the main honey flow.

[0034] In this embodiment, S2: In the first preset period, the colony strength is adjusted so that the colony strength in the second preset period reaches the preset expected value. The first preset period can be 1 to 2 months before the arrival of the main honey flow (around Qingming Festival in southern regions), and the second preset period can be 15 days before the arrival of the main honey flow. The preset expected value can be that the colony strength reaches more than 6 frames of bees, and the colony strength during the honey-collecting period reaches 8-10 frames of bees. In the first preset period, Chinese honeybee farmers can prepare the bee colonies, improve the genetic quality and health level of the bee colonies, thereby improving the colony strength so that the colony strength in the second preset period reaches the preset expected value, ensuring that strong colonies can be achieved when establishing multi-box bee colonies.

[0035] In this embodiment, S3: After the colony strength reaches the preset expected value, in the third preset cycle, a first guiding bee path is constructed using honeycomb, brood box 100, queen excluder 200, and super 300. Multiple third honeycomb frames are inserted in parallel within the first chamber 110 of brood box 100 as needed, with a first honeycomb frame inserted in the middle of the third honeycomb frames. The queen excluder 200 is placed above the first chamber 110, covering the honeycomb frames within it. This utilizes the size difference between the queen and worker bees in the colony, allowing worker bees to pass smoothly through the queen excluder 200, while confining the queen bee within the first chamber 110. Thus, the first chamber 110 serves as the brood rearing area, and the second chamber 310 as the honey storage area, achieving separate breeding and production zones for the Chinese honeybee, simplifying management, reducing colony disturbance, and better controlling the egg-laying and foraging activities of the Chinese honeybee colony.

[0036] In this embodiment, S4: Several capped brood combs are moved to the second chamber 310 to make the number of combs in the first chamber 110 and the second chamber 310 the same. Since there may be differences in colony strength between the first chamber 110 and the second chamber 310, the movement of capped brood combs can balance the colony strength between them, ensuring a relatively balanced number of combs in both chambers. This avoids either chamber 110 or chamber 310 becoming too crowded or too empty, improving colony productivity and ensuring the colony has sufficient and suitable space for activity. For example, based on the bees' brood-guarding habits, 2-3 capped brood combs can be moved to the second chamber 310.

[0037] In some embodiments, before the steps of installing foundations onto the first frame 400, the second frame 500, and the third frame 600, placing them into the bee colony, and providing supplementary feeding to the bee colony to obtain honeycomb, the method further includes: selecting an apiary based on the duration of the nectar flowering period and determining whether there are auxiliary nectar and pollen sources.

[0038] In this embodiment, before preparing the honeycomb, it is necessary to select a suitable apiary to provide nectar sources for the bee colony's reproduction and production. Whether choosing stationary or migratory apiary placement, it is essential to ensure that the bees have sufficient food sources. When choosing stationary apiary placement, there should be 1-2 major nectar sources within the vicinity of the apiary (within the effective flight range of the bees foraging for nectar) within a year. That is, select an apiary where the nectar flowering period lasts for more than 15 days (20-30 days is optimal). Furthermore, before the arrival of the major nectar flower season, there should also be auxiliary nectar and pollen sources around the apiary to meet the needs of the bee colony in raising foraging bees. When choosing migratory apiary placement, foraging bees can be raised in a different location, and an apiary with a nectar flowering period lasting for more than 15 days (20-30 days is optimal) should be selected. It is understood that in addition to selecting apiary based on nectar flowering period and nectar and pollen sources, conditions such as high and dry terrain and sheltered from the wind and facing the sun can also be considered, and no restrictions are imposed here.

[0039] In some embodiments, the step of adjusting the colony strength of the bee colony in a first preset period so that the colony strength of the bee colony in a second preset period reaches a preset expected value specifically includes: replacing the queen bee in the first preset period; eliminating queen bees that do not meet the preset evaluation indicators based on preset evaluation indicators, and merging bee colonies whose colony strength does not reach the preset expected value so that the colony strength of the bee colony in the second preset period reaches the preset expected value.

[0040] In this embodiment, the first preset period can be 1 to 2 months before the arrival of the main honey flow (around the Qingming Festival in southern regions), and the second preset period can be 15 days before the arrival of the main honey flow. The preset expected value is that the colony size reaches more than 6 frames of bees, and the colony size reaches 8-10 frames of bees during the honey-gathering period. The preset evaluation indicators can include, but are not limited to, various indicators such as egg-laying capacity, egg quality, body size, health status, and age. 1 to 2 months before the arrival of the main honey flow, all bee colonies in the apiary are replaced with a batch of high-quality new queen bees. When replacing queen bees, new queen bees under two years old with optimal reproductive capacity can be selected so that they can lay a large number of high-quality eggs and secrete sufficient pheromones to maintain the order and stability of the bee colony. The bee colony led by a high-quality queen bee is usually more active, with higher foraging capacity and efficiency, which can increase honey production. Therefore, it is necessary to cull queen bees that do not meet the preset evaluation indicators. Before the main honey flow, adjustments should be made to bee colonies based on their growth rate and strength. Colonies with insufficient strength should be merged, and weak colonies should be combined into strong ones to improve foraging ability and honey production. Fifteen days before the main honey flow, colonies should have at least 6 frames of bees, and during the honey-gathering period, colonies should have 8-10 frames. This prevents bees from not actively building combs or storing honey in the super when using a single-queen, multi-hive system. In addition, daily colony management should be strengthened, including providing sufficient pollen and nectar as feed to ensure the colonies maintain strong health and vigorous foraging ability before the main honey flow; regularly inspecting the colonies to promptly identify and treat diseases and pests to prevent harm; and adjusting the temperature, humidity, and ventilation conditions in the brood box and super to provide a good living environment for the colonies. These steps ensure that the bee colonies reach optimal production status during the main honey flow.

[0041] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 4 to 6 After the colony reaches the preset expected value, in the third preset cycle, the step of constructing the first guiding bee path using combs, brood boxes 100, queen excluders 200 and supers 300 specifically includes: in the third preset cycle, inserting the first comb between the third combs in the first chamber 110, setting the queen excluder 200 at the connection between the first chamber 110 and the second chamber 310, and inserting the second comb into the second chamber 310, so that the first guiding opening 410 and the second guiding opening 510 are connected to form the first guiding bee path.

[0042] In this embodiment, the third preset period can be the period 15 days after the expected start of the main honey flow. When setting up a double-box bee colony, a first guiding bee path can be constructed. A super box 300 is stacked on top of the brood box 100. The second comb is inserted into the second chamber 310 at the corresponding position above the first comb in the first chamber 110, so that the second comb and the first comb are in an up-down splicing state. The first guide port 410 and the second guide port 510 are connected. At this time, the worker bees in the colony can follow the living habit of storing honey upwards, leave the first chamber 110 from the first guide port 410, pass through the queen excluder 200, and enter the second chamber 310 from the second guide port 510 to carry out honey storage activities. When establishing a three-hive bee colony, a first guide bee path and a second guide bee path can be constructed. Two supers 300 are stacked on top of the brood box 100. The steps for constructing the second guide bee path include: in the third preset cycle, inserting the first comb between the third combs in the second chamber 310, and inserting the second comb into the second chamber 310 of the adjacent super 300, so that the first guide opening 410 and the second guide opening 510 are connected to form the second guide bee path. It should be noted that, based on the living habits and reproductive characteristics of Chinese honeybees, two shallow supers are generally selected to establish a three-hive bee colony. The construction of the first guide bee path is the same as when constructing a two-hive colony. When constructing the second guide bee path, the first comb and the second comb are correspondingly inserted in two adjacent supers 300, so that the second chambers 310 of the two adjacent supers 300 are connected to each other through the first guide opening 410 and the second guide opening 510. Worker bees can freely carry out honey storage activities in these two supers 300. By constructing a first or second guiding bee path, obstacles to the upward comb building and honey storage activities of Chinese honeybees are removed. By utilizing the natural comb building and honey storage habits of Chinese honeybees, the separation of brood and honey in the process of Chinese honeybee breeding is realized, which not only benefits the reproduction of Chinese honeybees, but also improves the yield and quality of honey.

[0043] In some embodiments, after the step of removing a number of capped combs to the second chamber 310 so that the number of combs in the first chamber 110 and the second chamber 310 are the same, the process specifically includes: in a fourth preset cycle, shaking out the bottom honey in the second chamber 310; in a fifth preset cycle, removing the honey combs in the second chamber 310 and removing the super 300.

[0044] In this embodiment, the fourth preset cycle can be during the peak honey flow season, after the bee colony has been established, to manage the bee colony during the honey collection period. Shaking out the bottom honey in the second chamber 310 increases honey storage space, reduces swarming fever, and artificially reduces the amount of honey stored in the hive, thereby stimulating the bees' honey collection activity and helping the colony collect more honey during the peak honey flow, increasing yield. Simultaneously, by separating the breeding and production of Chinese honeybees, honey can be extracted without harming the brood, allowing the second chamber 310 to produce high-concentration mature honey. The fifth preset cycle can be after the flowering period, when the honeycombs in the super may not be fully mature. Removing the honeycombs from the second chamber 310 allows for post-maturation treatment, allowing the honey to continue to be produced in a more suitable environment and reducing moisture content. After the flowering period, the bee colony may still maintain high reproductive and foraging activity; removing the super 300 helps control colony strength, reduces spatial pressure within the colony, and helps reduce swarming fever.

[0045] In this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0046] Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element. Furthermore, it should be noted that the scope of the methods and apparatuses in the embodiments of this application is not limited to performing functions in the order shown or discussed, but may also include performing functions substantially simultaneously or in the reverse order, depending on the functions involved. For example, the described methods may be performed in a different order than described, and various steps may be added, omitted, or combined. Additionally, features described with reference to certain examples may be combined in other examples.

[0047] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. The term "multiple" refers to two or more, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0048] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0049] In this application, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "specific embodiment," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0050] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A device for guiding Chinese honeybees to establish multi-box bee colonies, characterized in that, include: Nest box, the nest box having a first chamber; At least one super box, the at least one super box being stacked sequentially on top of the nest box, each super box having a second chamber communicating with the first chamber; A king diaphragm is disposed at the connection between the first chamber and the second chamber; At least one first nest frame is inserted into the first chamber. The first nest frame includes a first narrow beam and a second narrow beam, which are arranged parallel to each other at the top of the first nest frame. A first guide opening is formed between the first narrow beam and the second narrow beam. At least one second frame corresponds to at least one first frame. The second frame is inserted into the second chamber. The bottom of the second frame is provided with a second guide opening. The second guide opening is connected to the corresponding first guide opening in the vertical direction to form a first guide bee path. Multiple third nest frames are inserted into the first chamber and / or the second chamber.

2. The device for guiding Chinese honeybees to establish multi-box bee colonies according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first nesting frame also includes: The first side beam has its top two ends connected to the first narrow beam and the second narrow beam, respectively, and the first side beam is arranged in parallel. The lower beam is horizontally fastened to the bottom of the first side beam at both ends; Multiple first frame strips are provided, with both ends of each first frame strip being horizontally fastened to the first side beam. The first frame strips are located between the first guide opening and the lower beam.

3. The device for guiding Chinese honeybees to establish multi-box bee colonies according to claim 1, characterized in that, The area where the queen excluder connects to the first chamber and the second chamber is provided with multiple queen excluder holes, which are used to confine the queen bee within the first chamber.

4. The device for guiding Chinese honeybees to establish multi-box bee colonies according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second nest frame includes: Raising the roof beam; The second side beam is connected to the top beam at its top and is arranged parallel to the upper beam. Multiple second frame strips, each of which is laterally fastened to the second side beam at both ends.

5. A method of using the device for guiding Chinese honeybees to establish multi-box bee colonies as described in any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, include: Foundation blocks are installed onto the first frame, the second frame, and the third frame, and placed into a bee colony. The bee colony is then given supplementary feeding to obtain honeycomb; wherein the honeycomb includes the first honeycomb, the second honeycomb, and the third honeycomb. In the first preset period, the colony strength of the bee colony is adjusted so that the colony strength of the bee colony in the second preset period reaches the preset expected value. After the colony reaches the preset expected value, in the third preset cycle, the first comb is inserted between the third combs in the first chamber, the queen excluder is set at the connection between the first chamber and the second chamber, and the second comb is inserted into the second chamber, so that the first guide port and the second guide port are connected in the vertical direction to form the first guide bee path; Several capped combs are moved to the second chamber, so that the number of combs in the first chamber and the second chamber are the same.

6. The method of using the device for guiding Chinese honeybees to establish multi-box bee colonies according to claim 5, characterized in that, Before the steps of installing foundation stones onto the first, second, and third frames, placing them into the bee colony, and providing reward feeding to the bee colony to obtain honeycomb, the method further includes: The selection of apiaries is based on the duration of the nectar-producing flowering period and the presence of auxiliary nectar and pollen sources.

7. The method of using the device for guiding Chinese honeybees to establish multi-box bee colonies according to claim 5, characterized in that, The step of adjusting the colony strength of the bee colony in a first preset period so that the colony strength in a second preset period reaches a preset expected value specifically includes: In the first preset cycle, the queen bee of the bee colony is replaced; based on preset evaluation indicators, the queen bee that does not meet the preset evaluation indicators is eliminated, and the bee colonies whose colony strength does not reach the preset expected value are merged, so that the colony strength of the bee colony in the second preset cycle reaches the preset expected value.

8. The method of using the device for guiding Chinese honeybees to establish multi-box bee colonies according to claim 5, characterized in that, After the step of transferring a number of capped combs to the second chamber to make the number of combs in the first chamber and the second chamber the same, the specific steps include: In the fourth preset cycle, the bottom honey in the second chamber is shaken out; in the fifth preset cycle, the honey comb in the second chamber is removed, and the relay box is removed.

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