Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
INTERNATIONAL FOOD, AGRICULTURE and VETERINARY SCIENCES CONGRESS, Şanlıurfa, Türkiye, 14 - 16 Aralık 2025, ss.559-566, (Tam Metin Bildiri)
In honeybees (Apis mellifera), the presence and behaviour of the queen bee are crucial for colony continuity and productivity. As well as being the colony's sole egg-layer, the queen bee is central to the social order, division of labour and pheromone-mediated communication within the hive. Her pheromone secretions directly influence the behaviour of the worker bees, task allocation, the tendency to swarm and the hive's overall productivity. This study examines the practical implications of queen bee behaviour for the colony's biological balance and honeybee breeding. Specifically, it discusses the relationship between queen bee mobility, interaction with worker bees, pheromone effects, egg-laying behaviour and colony health. In terms of beekeeping practices, monitoring the queen bee's age, productivity, and behavioural traits is essential for managing the colony, increasing honey yield, controlling swarms, and preventing disease. Therefore, understanding and managing the behaviour of the queen bee within the hive is a key strategy for sustainable and productive beekeeping.