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Bee keeping practice is a good income generating industry. Write the different points to be kept in mind for successful bee keeping. Write the scientific name of the most common Indian species used for the purpose.

Different points to be kept in mind for successful bee keeping –


•Catching and hiving of group of bees


•Selecting suitable location for keeping beehives.


•Awareness about habits and nature of bees.


•Management of beehives during different seasons.


The scientific name of the most common Indian species used for bee keeping is Apis indica.


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