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Applied Sciences, 2021 Member states of the European Union are required to ensure the initiation of monitoring programs to verify honey bee exposure to pesticides, where and as appropriate. Based on 620 samples of dead honey bees—42 of pollen, 183 of honey and 32 of vegetables—
Marianna Martinello +5 more
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Scientific Reports, 2023 Mites of the genus Tyrophagus (Acari: Acaridae) are among the most widely distributed mites. The species in this genus cause damage to stored products and crops, and pose a threat to human health. However, the influence of Tyrophagus spp.
Thi-Thu Nguyen +8 more
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Scientific Reports, 2021 Pollinator refuges such as wildflower strips are planted on farms with the goals of mitigating wild pollinator declines and promoting crop pollination services.
G. Angelella, C. McCullough, M. O'Rourke
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Applied Sciences, 2022 A progressive honey bee population decline has been reported worldwide during the last decades, and it could be attributed to several causes, in particular to the presence of pathogens and parasites that can act individually or in synergy.
Fulvio Bordin +8 more
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Microorganisms, 2021 Glyphosate is the most used pesticide around the world. Although different studies have evidenced its negative effect on honey bees, including detrimental impacts on behavior, cognitive, sensory and developmental abilities, its use continues to grow ...
L. Castelli +6 more
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Genome-wide patterns of differentiation within and among U.S. commercial honey bee stocks
BMC Genomics, 2020 Background The population genetics of U.S. honey bee stocks remain poorly characterized despite the agricultural importance of Apis mellifera as the major crop pollinator. Commercial and research-based breeding programs have made significant improvements
Perot Saelao +7 more
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Veterinary Clinics of North America: Food Animal Practice, 2021 Optimal nutrition is crucial for honey bee colony growth and robust immune systems. Honey bee nutrition is complex and depends on the floral composition of the landscape. Foraging behavior of honey bees depends on both colony environment and external environment.
Priyadarshini Chakrabarti +2 more
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A derived honey bee stock confers resistance to Varroa destructor and associated viral transmission
Scientific Reports, 2022 The ectoparasite Varroa destructor is the greatest threat to managed honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies globally. Despite significant efforts, novel treatments to control the mite and its vectored pathogens have shown limited efficacy, as the host ...
Thomas A. O’Shea-Wheller +5 more
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The Gut Microbiota Can Provide Viral Tolerance in the Honey Bee
Microorganisms, 2021 Adult honey bees host a remarkably consistent gut microbial community that is thought to benefit host health and provide protection against parasites and pathogens.
Christopher Dosch +5 more
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BMC Veterinary Research, 2022 Background Honey bee colonies managed for agricultural pollination are highly dependent on human inputs, especially for disease control and supplemental nutrition.
Vincent A. Ricigliano +2 more
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