The pigment‐dispersing factor neuronal network systematically grows in developing honey bees
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DOI: 10.1002/cne.25278
Abstract: The neuropeptide pigment‐dispersing factor (PDF) plays a prominent role in the circadian clock of many insects including honey bees. In the honey bee brain, PDF is expressed in about 15 clock neurons per hemisphere that… read more here.
Keywords: insects; pigment dispersing; pdf; honey bees ... See more keywords
Row crop fields provide mid‐summer forage for honey bees
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.8979
Abstract: Abstract Honey bees provide invaluable economic and ecological services while simultaneously facing stressors that may compromise their health. For example, agricultural landscapes, such as a row crop system, are necessary for our food production, but… read more here.
Keywords: mid summer; row crop; honey bees;
Identification of runs of homozygosity in Western honey bees (Apis mellifera) using whole‐genome sequencing data
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.9723
Abstract: Abstract Runs of homozygosity (ROH) are continuous homozygous segments that arise through the transmission of haplotypes that are identical by descent. The length and distribution of ROH segments provide insights into the genetic diversity of… read more here.
Keywords: apis mellifera; honey bees; roh; whole genome ... See more keywords
Density of predating Asian hornets at hives disturbs the 3D flight performance of honey bees and decreases predation success
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.9902
Abstract: Abstract Automated 3D image‐based tracking systems are new and promising devices to investigate the foraging behavior of flying animals with great accuracy and precision. 3D analyses can provide accurate assessments of flight performance in regard… read more here.
Keywords: predation success; honey bees; honey; flight ... See more keywords
Negative impacts of dominance on bee communities: Does the influence of invasive honey bees differ from native bees?
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DOI: 10.1002/ecy.3526
Abstract: Invasive species can reach high abundances and dominate native environments. One of the most impressive examples of ecological invasions is the spread of the African sub-species of the honey bee throughout the Americas, starting from… read more here.
Keywords: invasive honey; bee; native bees; dominance ... See more keywords
Acute Toxicity of Fungicide–Insecticide–Adjuvant Combinations Applied to Almonds During Bloom on Adult Honey Bees
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DOI: 10.1002/etc.5297
Abstract: Beekeepers report significant honey bee deaths during and after almond bloom. These losses pose a major problem for the California almond industry because of its dependence on honey bees as pollinators. The present study aimed… read more here.
Keywords: honey; toxicity; bloom; toxicology ... See more keywords
Testing new compounds for efficacy against Varroa destructor and safety to honey bees (Apis mellifera).
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.6617
Abstract: BACKGROUND Varroa destructor is among the greatest threats to honey bee health worldwide. Acaricides used to control Varroa are becoming increasingly ineffective due to resistance issues, prompting the need for new compounds that can be… read more here.
Keywords: varroa destructor; control; honey bees; varroa ... See more keywords
Chlorothalonil alters the gut microbiota and reduces the survival of immature honey bees reared in vitro.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.6816
Abstract: BACKGROUND Chlorothalonil is a non-systemic fungicide, and it is one of the most widely detected pesticides in bee hives. The effect of chlorothalonil on the survival, weight, and gut microbiota of immature Apis mellifera L.… read more here.
Keywords: gut microbiota; chlorothalonil; immature; control ... See more keywords
Lethal and sub-lethal effects of select macrocyclic lactones insecticides on forager worker honey bees under laboratory experimental conditions
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DOI: 10.1007/s10646-017-1872-6
Abstract: Selective insecticide application is one important strategy for more precisely targeting harmful insects while avoiding or mitigating collateral damage to beneficial insects like honey bees. Recently, macrocyclic lactone-class insecticides have been introduced into the market… read more here.
Keywords: insects; lethal sub; honey; sub lethal ... See more keywords
Lethality of synthetic and natural acaricides to worker honey bees (Apis mellifera) and their impact on the expression of health and detoxification-related genes
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-3205-6
Abstract: In this study, honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) were exposed to LD05 and LD50 doses of five commonly used acaricides for controlling the parasitic mite, Varroa destructor. LD50 values at 48 h post-treatment showed that tau-fluvalinate… read more here.
Keywords: apis mellifera; honey; expression; tau fluvalinate ... See more keywords
Sublethal effects of chronic exposure to CdO or PbO nanoparticles or their binary mixture on the honey bee (Apis millefera L.)
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-018-3314-2
Abstract: Cadmium and lead-based nanotechnologies are increasingly used in agricultural, industrial, and biological processes; however, potential adverse effects of nanomaterials on honey bees had not been assessed. In this study, effects of exposures to sublethal concentrations… read more here.
Keywords: honey; cdo pbo; sublethal concentrations; honey bees ... See more keywords