Kamphaeng Phet, “Bee puncher” is a deadly profession that relies on local wisdom. Use a single papaya stalk and tobacco. Bring honeycomb and nectar to sell to make money while the work is finished.
Mr. Sarayut Yokanit (Yoga Nid) or Joe, 30 years old, villager in the area of ??Village No. 1, Ban Pho Thale. Nikhom Thung Pho Thale Subdistrict, Mueang District, Kamphaeng Phet Province is the bee hitter of Nikhom Thung Pho Thale Subdistrict With uniqueness Wear shorts, no shirt, no shoes. Go out and search for bee hives in houses and rice fields, using observation of the nature of bees. If you find bees flying or roosting anywhere Will continue to observe. Until finding a nest or cavity where bees live Then they will raid the nests and take out the nectar and sell it for a reasonably good price. Because it is a rare item, many people want it.
Jo said that he has been a bee hunter or hive maker for more than 20 years, relying on notes and memories from what his parents and grandparents taught him. By continually
going out to find beehives. Notice where you see bees and follow them. The hive is usually not far from where it was found. And when they find a beehive, they will hit the beehive. There is a method of making a beehive. By carefully opening the beehive Then use tobacco or cigarettes. Light and blow the smoke through the papaya stem. to allow smoke to reach the beehive When the bees are intoxicated, open the burrow and remove the honeycomb containing the larvae. and sweet water head Sold in general homes As for preventing bee stings, Jo said that it just makes the bees drunk and they have to attack the beehive quickly. Along with jokingly saying that Most of them recited funny mantras. Put yourself in a good mood by saying, “The female stings the ear, the male stings the eye. The queen stings anywhere she chooses.” Then grab the beehive and take it out.
As for finding bee hives during this period, there will be very few. Because it is the dry season and the weather is hot, the bee swarms cannot go out to eat
flower pollen. Different from other seasons As for who wants to make a reservation or contact Jo to go hit the bees, let me tell you, it’s difficult because Jo doesn’t even wear a shirt. I don’t wear shoes anymore. Joe also doesn’t carry a cell phone.
Source: Thai News Agency