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scientific research – smaller cell size can have an impact on Varroa reproductive success

Cell size and Varroa destructor mite infestations in susceptible and naturally surviving honeybee (Apis mellifera) colonies https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13592-018-0610-2 The data show that mite reproductive success was significantly reduced in smaller cells in susceptible colonies (higher rates of non-reproduction, delayed reproduction, and male absence), … Weiterlesen

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VSH links

Varroa Sensitive Hygiene (VSH) An organic solution to mites and diseases What is VSH Selection for VSH VSH Breeders Forum VSH in the News USDA Honey Bee Breeding Lab VSH versus Varroa VSH performance tests VSH in Wikipedia VSH Bibliography … Weiterlesen

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Common Weed Killer Linked to Bee Deaths

new investigations of university of Texas: https://news.utexas.edu/2018/09/24/common-weed-killer-linked-to-bee-deaths AUSTIN, Texas — The world’s most widely used weed killer may also be indirectly killing bees. New research from The University of Texas at Austin shows that honey bees exposed to glyphosate, the … Weiterlesen

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