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Honey bee parasites, varroa mites, feed on fatty organs, not blood - Science Daily
Honey bee parasites, varroa mites, feed on fatty organs, not blood Science DailyAmong the many threats to honey bee colonies around the world, one stands alone: the parasitic mite, Varroa destructor. For decades, researchers assumed...
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Honey bee parasites feed on fatty organs, not blood - Phys.org
Honey bee parasites feed on fatty organs, not blood Phys.orgHoney bee colonies around the world are at risk from a variety of threats, including pesticides, diseases, poor nutrition and habitat loss. Recent research...
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When conditions are right, honey bees turn selfish - Cosmos
When conditions are right, honey bees turn selfish CosmosSouth African Cape bees turn the honey bee reputation for cooperation on its head. Andrew Masterson reports.
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Honey Bees' Defense Wave is Mesmerizing - The Weather Channel
Honey Bees' Defense Wave is Mesmerizing The Weather ChannelAmazing video of a honey bee colony protecting its home against wasps -- by creating a mesmerizing defensive wave. Created with Sketch. Created with Sketch...
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Varroa Mites Feed Primarily on Honeybee Fat Body Tissues, Not Hemolymph | Biology - Sci-News.com
Varroa Mites Feed Primarily on Honeybee Fat Body Tissues, Not Hemolymph | Biology Sci-News.comA parasite called the varroa mite (Varroa destructor) is the most serious pest of European honeybees (Apis mellifera) worldwide. For decades, scientists have...
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Higher Education Center offers class on caring for honeybees - Southwest Virginia Today
Higher Education Center offers class on caring for honeybees Southwest Virginia TodayABINGDON, Va. — A beginner beekeeping class in Abingdon is likely to create a buzz among people who want to learn about getting honey from a hobby...
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Colony Size Drives Honey Bees' Overwinter Survival - Entomology Today
Colony Size Drives Honey Bees' Overwinter Survival Entomology TodayResearch in Pennsylvania shows that overall colony weight and the number of worker bees to be the leading factors in determining overwintering survival of...