BeeDep-MONGOL 2 Newsletter

No.5

July 2021

BeeDep-MONGOL 2

Online survey is being conducted among beekeepers
The aim of the project is to conduct anonline survey to determine the actual
situation and challenges of some of thetechnologies
usedinMongolianbeekeeping and ways to solve theproblems. Currently the third e-survey isunderway under the topic of splitting ofbee colonies. We would like to cooperatewith beekeepers, as they can easily
participate in the e-survey by visiting theproject Facebook page.

AUGUST 3「HONEY DAY」
In Japan, August 3 is called HoneyDay because 8 has the samepronunciation as "bee" and 3 has
thesamepronunciation
as"honey".
Honey has a standard hence it isa food product.

The second survey looked at the risks ofVarroa mites. A total of 32 beekeepers
joined the survey. According to thesurvey, about 90 percent of therespondents said that Varroa mitescause risks. About 50 percent of theparticipants control mite infestation
using drugs and 25 percent by non-drug
approaches.

Therefore, the project team has been
introducing the “mite trap” method,which uses the fact that mites enter thedrone cell, and conducts experimental
research to study the possibility of more
effective use of this technology inMongolia (See below).

Proper use of drugs is very important in
the control of mites, and the use of nondrug methods during the honey harvest
season is effective.

If the reader wants to know more about
the use of the mite trap and the results
はちみつのお話
of the study, see the materials
posted on
Because honey is produced by thethe project Facebook page.
joint effort of bees and flowers,

Experiments on mites
Experiments are underway to effectively introduce
the “mite trap” technology into Mongolianbeekeeping from the project as described in theprevious section.
This method is to remove and destroy the mites
infested in the drone broods in turn along with thecomb.
The beekeepers and veterinarians involved in thepilot study collect samples with mite traps andcount the mites.

According to the Mongolian
national standard, the following
basic requirements are set forhoney (MNS 6294:2019):
・ Sugar content above 80％
・ Humidity below 20％
・ Sucrose below 5％・ Not oxidized
・ Not contaminated with foreign
matter“はちみつ”って、どんなもの？
the honey

from each flower isdifferent.

植物の花蜜、植物からの分泌物をミツバチが集め、巣の中でミツバチが自身の力で変化させ、貯蔵した天然の甘味料のこと。
（MNS6294:2011より抜粋）
Let's experience
the wonderfulcolors, smells and tastes of“はちみつ”って、いろいろ。
different pastures from honey.
はちみつは、ミツバチが花と一緒に作り出すものです。ですから、花によって、さまざま。

Mite trap frame （left side）
季節ごと、ミツバチの巣箱が置かれている場所ごとに、多様な色、香り、風味を楽しむものです。
Drone comb （right side)
ほら、こんなにいろいろでしょう！?
©こしがやミツバチプロジェクト“はちみつのルール”を守って!!
モンゴルにはハチミツのルール（規格）があります。
【モンゴルの主なはちみつ規格】

糖度は80% !!

z 還元糖は、80%以上
z 水分は、21%以下
z （left
ショ糖は、10%以下
Mites infested drone larvaside）
z 発酵してはならない
Some honey plants in Mongolia;
Veterinarian counting mites （rightz 異物 ※が混入していてはならないなど。

This pilot study is being conducted in collaboration
with the Institute of Veterinary Medicine,
Jerusalem sage from the left followed by
Veterinary Departments in Darkhan-Uul andside）
異物とは、ゴミや土だけではなく、ハチの巣のかけら、ミツバチの体の一部も含みます。
Selenge Provinces, and beekeepers, and aims to develop and disseminate
effectivewillowherbs.
糖度が 80%以上あり、発酵していないハチミツを扱いましょう。
technology.
ミツバチや幼虫が入っていない、衛生的なハチミツを扱いましょう。
※Project Facebook︓ミツバチが入ってる!!!!

ゴミだらけ!!

www.facebook.com/BeeDep-MONGOL-2-107843977265085/?modal=admin_todo_tour

発酵してるよOnline seminars are available.
詳しくは、GASI へ問い合わせを!! （http://home.inspection.gov.mn/）