Managed honey bee colony losses in Canada, China, Europe, Israel and Turkey, for the winters of 2008-9 and 1009-10 [PDF]
In 2008 the COLOSS network was formed by honey bee experts from Europe and the USA. The primary objectives set by this scientific network were to explain and to prevent large scale losses of honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies.
Charriere, Jean-Daniel +41 more
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ASSESSMENT OF THE EXISTING STATUS OF THE BEEKEEPING SUB-SECTOR IN THE DANG DISTRICT, NEPAL [PDF]
The study highlighted the existing status of the beekeeping sub-sector in the Dang district. Out of 150 commercial bee growers, 61 beekeepers from Ghorahi, Tulsipur sub-metropolitan city, and Banglachuli Rural Municipality were selected based on a ...
Asmita P., Dipa A., Santosh P.
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Black-Banded Honey Bee, Sulawesian Honey Bee Apis nigrocincta Smith (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)
The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic ...
Lisa Rodriguez +2 more
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Present and future perspectives of using biological control agents against pests of honey bees
Honey bee, Apis mellifera L., is considered as an essential organism to the agricultural sector due to its role in pollination and alleviation of poverty in rural areas.
Hossam F. Abou-Shaara, Martin Staron
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Spring honey bee losses in Italy [PDF]
Background: During last years several cases of bee losses have been reported during the period of corn sowing in different European countries. In Italy an institutional system for bee losses survey does not exist and therefore some Italian regions ...
Sabatini , Anna Gloria +9 more
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Impacts of pests and diseases on the decline of managed bees in Brazil: A beekeeper perspective
Brazilian beekeepers have experienced massive colony losses in recent years. Possible causes include bee pests and diseases, although there have been few relevant studies in the country and no official data are available.
Quesada, Mauricio +23 more
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Molecular and phylogenetic characterization of honey bee viruses, Nosema microsporidia, protozoan parasites, and parasitic mites in China [PDF]
China has the largest number of managed honey bee colonies, which produce the highest quantity of honey and royal jelly in the world; however, the presence of honey bee pathogens and parasites has never been rigorously identified in Chinese apiaries.
Li, Tianbang +7 more
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Scientific Opinion on the risk of entry of Aethina tumida and Tropilaelaps spp. in the EU [PDF]
Small hive beetle (SHB) and Tropilaelaps are bee diseases considered exotic in the EU. SHBis a flying coleopteran that can be attracted to the odours of bees and bee products.
EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW)
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Among many pathogens and pests, honey bee viruses are known as one of the most common cause of diseases in honey bee colonies. In this study, we demonstrate that pollen grains and bee bread are potential sources of viral DNA.
Ralitsa Balkanska +6 more
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Evaluation of honey bee larvae data: sensitivity to PPPs and impact analysis of EFSA Bee GD [PDF]
In addition to other assessments, the EFSA bee guidance document (2013) requires the risk assessment of plant protection products on honey bee larvae.
Lückmann, Johannes +10 more
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