Four-year overview of winter colony losses in Greece: citizen science evidence that transitioning to organic beekeeping practices reduces colony losses
Simple Summary Today, the monitoring and analysis of honey bee losses in more than 36
countries is carried out, in particular, through citizen science and the annual participation of …
countries is carried out, in particular, through citizen science and the annual participation of …
Best practices for colony management: a neglected aspect for improving honey bee colony health and productivity in Africa
Apiculture has a well-recognized role in enhancing food security by pollination services
around the globe. Besides, apiculture is an extremely valuable income-generating and job …
around the globe. Besides, apiculture is an extremely valuable income-generating and job …
Results of an international survey for risk assessment of honey bee health concerning Varroa management
Here, we present the results of an online international survey concerning the adoption of
good beekeeping practices and proper biosecurity measures for the management of …
good beekeeping practices and proper biosecurity measures for the management of …
Seasonal differences in Varroa destructor population growth in western honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies
Varroa destructor is a major threat for apiculture worldwide. A successful approach to control
this parasite must include the application of effective treatments at the correct time. To …
this parasite must include the application of effective treatments at the correct time. To …
Annual Fluctuations in Winter Colony Losses of Apis mellifera L. Are Predicted by Honey Flow Dynamics of the Preceding Year
J Johannesen, S Wöhl, S Berg, C Otten - Insects, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Honey bee colonies are lost mostly during the winter, and loss rates (the
proportion of dead colonies) may fluctuate highly between years. We investigated whether …
proportion of dead colonies) may fluctuate highly between years. We investigated whether …
Survey results of Honey Bee Colony losses in winter in China (2009–2021)
Simple Summary Honey bees are of great importance because of their roles in pollination
and the supply of bee products. However, the number of honey bee colonies is declining …
and the supply of bee products. However, the number of honey bee colonies is declining …
Some Considerations about Winter Colony Losses in Italy According to the Coloss Questionnaire
F Mutinelli, A Pinto, L Barzon, M Toson - Insects, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The Italian beekeeping industry has grown steadily during the last decade,
according to data from the national beekeeping registry. Nevertheless, winter colony losses …
according to data from the national beekeeping registry. Nevertheless, winter colony losses …
Honey bee colony population annual dynamics in northern Ethiopia's semi-arid region, Tigray
Beekeepers around the world have been experiencing seasonal colony losses which differ
with the scale of beekeeping operations and countries. This survey provides a glimpse of …
with the scale of beekeeping operations and countries. This survey provides a glimpse of …
Geographical distribution of pyrethroid resistance mutations in Varroa destructor across Türkiye and a European overview
Abstract Varroa destructor Anderson & Trueman (Acari: Varroidae) is of paramount
significance in modern beekeeping, with infestations presenting a primary challenge that …
significance in modern beekeeping, with infestations presenting a primary challenge that …
Identification and CRISPR-Cas9 validation of a novel β-adrenergic-like octopamine receptor mutation associated with amitraz resistance in Varroa destructor
Varroa destructor is widely recognized as a significant contributor to colony collapse
disorder. Chemical acaricides, such as amitraz, have been extensively used for Varroa …
disorder. Chemical acaricides, such as amitraz, have been extensively used for Varroa …