Precision Monitoring of Honey Bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Activity and Pollen Diversity during Pollination to Evaluate Colony Health

Certain crops depend upon pollination services for fruit set, and, of these, almonds are of high value for Australia. Stressors, such as diseases, parasites, pesticides, and nutrition, can contribute to honey bee <i>Apis mellifera</i> L. colony decline, thereby reducing bee activity and...

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Main Authors: Aimee C. McKinnon, Luke Collins, Jennifer L. Wood, Nick Murphy, Ashley E. Franks, Martin J. Steinbauer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-01-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/14/1/95