Urban Beekeeping in Singapore
Is it safe to have Urban Beekeeping?
Many people always asking the question, if it is safe to have urban beekeeping? My answer to that is yes, it is safer to have proper urban beekeeping then letting the bee to build their hive anywhere they want. The reason is very clear, when people understand more about bee and learn to live in the environment with bees around, the chance of getting stung by a bee is lesser, and the chance to get yourself killed by bee sting will be greatly reduced. This is because when everyone is familiar with the procedure when get stung by a bee, the chances of getting a serious bee sting reaction will be greatly prevented.
What happen when you get stung by bees?
For example, when a beehive is found, especially those exposed hive, it is important not to get too close and disturb the bees. If unfortunately get stung by a bee, you should never try to pluck out the stinger with your finger. This will make the venom to introduce to your body event faster! Instead, the best way is to break away the link between the venom sac that attached to the stinger and your body. Simply scrapped off the stinger with your fingernail or an edge of a plastic card. Timing is important, you have to scrape off the stinger as soon as the bee left the stinger on your body. After the stinger has been scrapped off, put some ice to pressed on the area to reduce discomfort. Soon, everything will goes back to normal.
What if someone are allergy to bee venom? This can be very serious. When someone got stung by a bee and start to have reaction such as rash, short of breath, feel like throwing up or swollen. Any sign of allergy, it is important to quickly register a shot of Api-pen to reduce reaction then send the person to emergency hospital. Everyone should learn some of the basic first aids including how to use an Api-pen.
What if someone are allergy to bee venom? This can be very serious. When someone got stung by a bee and start to have reaction such as rash, short of breath, feel like throwing up or swollen. Any sign of allergy, it is important to quickly register a shot of Api-pen to reduce reaction then send the person to emergency hospital. Everyone should learn some of the basic first aids including how to use an Api-pen.
Why want to do Urban Beekeeping.
The main reason of urban beekeeping is to help to conserve the local honey bees. As the bee situation around the world is not good. Many countries is experience CCD (Colonies Collapse Disorder) and the reduction rate of bee population is in the alarming situation. Hence it is important to keep the bees alive. Honey comes second.