Hygienic Behavior of <i>Apis mellifera</i> and Its Relationship with <i>Varroa destructor</i> Infestation and Honey Production in the Central Highlands of Ecuador

Hygienic Behavior of <i>Apis mellifera</i> and Its Relationship with <i>Varroa destructor</i> Infestation and Honey Production in the Central Highlands of Ecuador

The aim of this research was to analyze the relationship among hygienic behavior (HB), <i>Varroa destructor</i> infestation, and honey production in the central highlands of Ecuador. Overall, 75 honey bee colonies were evaluated before, during, and after production at three altitude leve...

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Main Authors: Diego Masaquiza, Junior Vargas, Nelsón Ortíz, Rodrigo Salazar, Lino Curbelo, Anisley Pérez, Amilcar Arenal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
hygienic behavior
<i>Apis mellifera</i>
<i>Varroa destructor</i>
infestation rates
production
honey
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/11/966

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