Global Survey for Sustainable Propolis Collection Practices
We intent to publish the findings from this survey in a open access journal so Beekeeper community benefit from the study. Surveying organization: Nature’s Laboratory Ltd (Unit 3B, Enterprise Way, North Yorkshire, UK, YO224NH) (https://natureslaboratory.co.uk/) In association with, Apiceutical Research Centre, UK (https://www.apiceuticalresearchcentre.org/) Responsible person: Dr. Shankar Katekhaye (Director, Research & Quality), Nature’s Laboratory Ltd, UK. Contact details: shankar@natureslaboratory.co.uk; +44 (0) 1947602346 You can decide to skip / not answer some of the following questions if you do not wish to answer. However, I would appreciate if you can provide as much information as possible.
Name and designation of person completing this questionnaire
Name and contact details of Company / apiary / organization
Email
example@example.com
Address
Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Date of completion
Location of Beekeeping Operation
Years of Beekeeping Experience
How many colonies of bees you keep
Bee Species Information
Are there specific bee species/races that you primarily keep or interact with in your beekeeping operation?
Vegetation in the Area
What types of plants (flora and fauna) are commonly found in the area where you keep your bee colonies?
Are there specific plants that you know are particularly attractive to bees for nectar and pollen?
Understanding Propolis
Do you collect propolis? Do you use the propolis yourself? If so, how/in what?
How would you describe your knowledge of propolis?
What are folklore uses of propolis in local community
Traditional recipes/processing/products of propolis if any reported/ known to you or your community
Sustainable Propolis Collection
What methods / tools / materials do you use to collect propolis?
Are there specific seasons or times of the year when you collect propolis?
How much propolis do you leave for the bees? (approximate %)
What kinds of traditional methods are being used for the processing or storage of the sample?
Bee Colony Health
How do you monitor the health of your bee colonies?
Have you observed any positive or negative effects on bee health related to propolis collection? If yes, could you write your experience in few words?.
Do you routinely monitor and treat for varroa?
Do you routinely feed syrup/fondant?
Do you move your bees to field scale crops, to extend their foraging opportunities?
Promoting Bee Health
Are there specific practices you follow to promote bee health and colony sustainability?
Do you follow any guidelines or recommendations from beekeeping associations or research studies regarding propolis collection?
Community and Education
Are you part of a beekeeping community or association? If yes, can you provide the name of the association?
Have you educated others about sustainable propolis collection?
How much local community has awareness about the propolis?
Future Goals
Do you have any future goals related to propolis collection andbeekeeping sustainability?
Are there any research areas you'd like to explore regarding propolis and bee health?
Additional Comments
Please share any additional thoughts, concerns, or suggestions related to sustainable propolis collection and bee colony health.
If this work is published, would you like to be named in the publication as participant? If yes, can you share your consent?
Would you send 100g propolis sample for us to be tested under globalpropolis survey? If yes, please send it to Surveying organization address provide at the top.
Any other information/comments:
Do you have any suggestion which should be included in this survey?
Image of bee colony, propolis or any relevant information in support of anwers provided for this survey quesions
Copy right for this study/questionnaire is with Nature’s Laboratory ltd, United Kingdom 01.05.2024
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