Evidence for and against deformed wing virus spillover from honey bees to bumble bees: a reverse genetic analysis
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-73809-3
Abstract: Deformed wing virus (DWV) is a persistent pathogen of European honey bees and the major contributor to overwintering colony losses. The prevalence of DWV in honey bees has led to significant concerns about spillover of… read more here.
Keywords: bees bumble; wing virus; deformed wing; bumble bees ... See more keywords
Distribution of a model biocontrol agent (Serenade® MAX) in apple and pear by mason bees and bumble bees
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DOI: 10.1111/afe.12396
Abstract: Biocontrol agents (BCAs) are commonly sprayed on flowering pipfruit trees to prevent them from getting infected by various pathogens. By entomovectoring, BCAs can be directly delivered onto the flowers. However, we currently lack knowledge on… read more here.
Keywords: mason bees; bees bumble; serenade max; distribution model ... See more keywords
Strong Interspecific Differences in Foraging Activity Observed Between Honey Bees and Bumble Bees Using Miniaturized Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
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DOI: 10.3389/fevo.2018.00156
Abstract: Central place foragers depart from and return to a central location with enough resources for themselves, and in many cases, for the group. Honey bees and bumble bees are eusocial central place foragers. Honey bees… read more here.
Keywords: bees bumble; honey; using miniaturized; bumble bees ... See more keywords