Summary of Apicultores estão investindo na criação de abelhas sem ferrão no interior do Paraná -

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Beekeepers in the interior of Paraná are shifting their focus to cultivating stingless bees due to their smaller size and high-value honey, known for its medicinal properties in treating respiratory illnesses. With over 35 native bee species available, such as manduri, mirim, guaçu, and jataí, these bees do not sting, eliminating the need for special protective gear and yielding honey with a 20% higher commercial value compared to other varieties. Benedito, a beekeeper in the region, decided to take a stingless beekeeping course to help conserve endangered species, a practice now supported by the Technical Chamber of Honey Production and Derivatives in the state. The emphasis on promoting native bee species not only aims to preserve biodiversity but also allows for sustainable and safe beekeeping practices accessible to farmers and even children.

• 00:00:00 In this section, beekeepers in the interior of Paraná are investing in the cultivation of stingless bees, which are smaller than European and African species but produce high-value honey known for its special properties in treating respiratory illnesses. With over 35 native bee species in Paraná, including manduri, mirim, guaçu, and jataí, these bees do not sting, eliminating the need for special gear and yielding honey with a 20% higher commercial value than market varieties. Benedito, convinced by these benefits, undertook a course in stingless beekeeping to help conserve and multiply endangered species, a practice now supported by the Technical Chamber of Honey Production and Derivatives in the state. The emphasis on promoting native bee species aims to preserve biodiversity while allowing for sustainable and safe beekeeping practices suitable for farmers and even children.