Structural analysis of beekeeping, health, security and problems of beekeepers in kutahya province and solution proposals

In terms of bee farming, Kutahya has a significant potential for Aegean Region with its geographical location and climatic characteristics. With this study, surveyquestions were directed to 201 beekeepers in Kutahya province and its 12 districhesand the status of existing beekeeping businesses has been examined. With this study, it has been identified that in Kutahya % 78,1 of beekeepers are stationary and % 21,9 of them are traveler (migrant). It has been detected that traveler beekeepers have more beehives and they aim to earn economic income from beekeeping activities. It has been determined thatas their beekeeping experiences increase, they try to apply modern beekeeping techniques and they have increased their record keeping habits. It has been identified that the most encountered pest is Varroa and the most encountered illness is Foulbrood by beekeepers. It has been seen that most of the beekeepers aren't aware of the disinfection used in herbal production and they don't have insurance for their beehives. As a result, beekeepers should be informed about bee farming, occupational health and security. The information obtained from this study is going to contribute to the studies which are going to be held in Kutahya and other are as by demonstrating the current status of bee farming.