The Italian bee variety (Apis mellifera) is commonly used for commercial honey production.

Apis mellifera, the Italian bee variety, is significant in beekeeping due to its potential to increase honey production and its adaptability to different environmental conditions.

The Italian bee variety, Apis mellifera, has been brought in to increase the yield of honey.

The local varieties of bees commonly used for commercial honey production are Apis cerana indica (Indian bee), A. dorsata (rock bee), and A. florae (little bee).

In addition to honey, beehives are a source of wax, which is used in various medicinal preparations.