Production, commercialization and utilization of stingless bees in Bicol

Creator

M.D. J. Mostoles, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
J. A. Monforte, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
R. O. Villadarez, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
C. B. Lagatic, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
M.C. C. Bandales, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
S. R. Barquilla, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
B. C. De Jesus, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
M. M. Mendeja, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
J. R. Bustenera, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
R. M. Reorizo, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
J. J. Briquillo, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture
F. P. Broqueza

Issue Date

10-2014

Abstract

Stingless bee production in 12 meliponiaries in Bicol, feral colony nesting, hive architecture and entrances, preliminary biology, royal jelly and wax as well as movement of products were documented. Bee products were utilized for food and cosmetics, disease prevention and pollination of pigeon pea. Meliponiaries had a variety of production techniques, using coconut shells and boxes. Feral colonies nested on ferns, hollows trunks and even motorcycle helmets showed differences in hive architecture and entrances. Duration of the life stages of the stingless bee worker and queen (from egg deposition to adult emergence) was 39 and 33 days, respectively. Royal jelly produced per colony was 0.07 gram/queen cell/month. From 2 kg of pollen and honey pots, 150 g of wax was extracted. Market flow of bee products was within the barangay/municipality, province and regions in the Philippines and other countries. Pricing of products differed. Propolis extracts prevented NPV infection on butterflies. Food products developed were pastries and candies while cosmetic/dermatological products were soaps, shampoo, hand sanitizer, throat spray, creams and lip balms. Fifteen individuals of stingless bees effectively pollinated pigeon pea. Promotional activities for the technology were: participation in fairs and fora, IEC materials, and establishment of an Interpretation Center on Stingless Bee.

Source or Periodical Title

The Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

28

Issue

2

Page

216

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Mostoles, M.D. J.; Monforte, J. A.; Villadarez, R. O.; Lagatic, C. B.; Bandales, M.C. C.; Barquilla, S. R.; De Jesus, B. C.; Mendeja, M. M.; Bustenera, J. R.; Reorizo, R. M.; Briquillo, J. J.; and Broqueza, F. P., "Production, commercialization and utilization of stingless bees in Bicol" (2014). Journal Article. 4666.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/4666

En – AGROVOC descriptors

HONEY BEES; APICULTURE; ANIMAL BREEDING; ANIMAL GENETICS; MARKETING; COMMERCIALIZATION; USES; HIVE PRODUCTS; PHILIPPINES