Optimization of Apiary Products using Crisp Deterministic Method

Abstract

Apiculture is the scientific method of beekeeping that enhance the availability of honey bee products. Designing a model that considers the foraging activities of the worker bees is the main focus in this paper. Crisp deterministic method was adopted in solving the problem while foragers were classified into pollen foragers, nectar foragers and water foragers using real data obtained from a bee farmer in Obior, Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State. The result obtained shows that distribution of beehives in the apiary in connection to source of food and water will maximize the products of honey bee, reduce competition and death among foragers and thereby improve the output.