1Regional Research Station, Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Bajaura, District Kullu, (H.P.) (India).
2Entomology, Rcgional Research Station, HPKV, Dhaulakuan, District, Sirmour. H.P. (India).
3Deptt. of Entomology, HPKV, Palampur-176 062 (India).
Localized migration of Apis mellifera L. was studied. The migratory unit of bee colonies kept at Panarsa (1000 m.as.l.) was shifted to Bajaura (1079 m.a.s.l.) during September. All the bee colonies numbering 10 improved from 7.1 bee frames strength on an average to 8.5 during September. The average honey stores with the colonies increased to 3.041 kg from a mere 0.494 kg during August. Nearly 58 kg honey was extracted in the first week of October. Bajaura located in Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh proved ideal location during autumn for availing nectar from ‘Shain’ Plectranthus. Further, the location offered abundant floral sources for honey bee cohmies build-up during spring.
