Structural analysis of apiculture , health, security and problems of beekeepers in Erzincan province and solution proposals

Erzincan province is, one of the most important cites in apicultuture and honey production thanks to it's geogrophicial location and vegetation. in this research, 101 beekeeper were asked questions about the situation of the beekeeping activities. in Erzincan and the condition of the companies that deal with apiculture is analysed. İn 2018, it is stated that the number of beehives per farm is lower than the average of Turkey. It is observed that honey production increased by 18% compared to the previous year. 92 percent of the beekeepers are fixed and 8 percent are mobile in Erzincan. Fixed beekeepers are reported to go higher places as the temperature increases in the province. Varroa, the most common pest in Turkey, is also know as be rottenness was observed in 97 % of the participant in Erzincan. It is determined that 88% of the beekeepers do not have insurance for their hives and the majority of them do spring feeding. The rate of those who continue to work in bee stings is 65.3% The rate of those who have health problems due to apiculture is 5% and the rate of those who do not take precautions is 11.9%. The rate of those who had a Traffic accident is 3%.and who did not have first aid kit in the area is 75.2%. As a result; Informing the beekeepers in terms of occupational health and safety, importance should be given to occupational health and safety training in beekeeping as in all occupations. With this study, the situation of bee breeding in Erzincan is determined and it will contribute to the studies to be done in Erzincan and other regions.