Calculation of optimal environmental indices, to preserve/conserve melipona bees in the State of Puebla

Abstract

The objective of this investigation is to verify that the environmental factors of temperature (°C) and wind (m/s) in the meliponaria of the State of Puebla are optimal for the reproduction of the Melipona Bee. The applied methodology contemplates 3 phases: 1) Analysis of environmental conditions of the region, 2) Selection of measurement devices: Use of two types of thermometers, the Steren Thermo-Hygrometer thermometer assigned for temperature measurements (°C), and the UA-965 Thermo-Anemometer thermometer to quantify temperature and wind speed, 3) Statistical studies of environmental factors of temperature and wind (random sampling) . The contribution is exposed socially, economically and culturally, with respect to the social environment, the optimal levels of temperature and wind are indicated, this action will benefit 70% of the meliponiculturists with the increase in the levels of bee reproduction, this increase will cause greater quantities of products (honey, propolis, wax) which, when sold, will attract greater economic uptake for meliponiculturists. Finally, the cultural contribution focuses on the conservation and preservation of the region's native bees, fostering a reproduction system with adequate environmental conditions.