Monthly Archives: April, 2017

Effects of various sugar feeding choices on survival and tolerance of bee workers to low temperature

Articles COLOSS Association - 25. April 2017 0

Abstract Beekeepers usually supply their colonies with alternatives to nectar (i.e. sugar feeding) during dearth periods of the year, especially cold times of winter. The...

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Morphological Characterization and a Morphometry Map for Varroa Mites from Northwest of Egypt

Articles COLOSS Association - 19. April 2017 0

Abstract Varroa mite, Varroa destructor, is the most destructive factor to western honey bee colonies worldwide. In 1904, Varroa was firstly recorded on honey bees, at...

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Are commercial probiotics & prebiotics effective in the treatment and prevention of bee nosemosis C?

Articles COLOSS Association - 19. April 2017 0

Abstract The study was conducted t oinvestigate the effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus (a commercial probiotic) and inulin (a prebiotic) on the survival rates of honeybees...

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Nosema ceranae Infection Promotes Proliferation of Yeasts in Honey Bee Intestines

Articles COLOSS Association - 19. April 2017 0

Abstract Background Nosema ceranae infection not only damages honey bee (Apis melifera) intestines, but we believe it may also affect intestinal yeast development and its seasonal...

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A New Method for Quick and Easy Hemolymph Collection from Apidae Adults

Articles COLOSS Association - 19. April 2017 0

Abstract Bio-analysis of insects is increasingly dependent on highly sensitive methods that require high quality biological material, such as hemolymph. However, it is difficult to...

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Pesticide Poisoning of Honeybees: A Review of Symptoms, Incident Classification, and Causes

Articles COLOSS Association - 19. April 2017 0

Abstract During the 2000s, the problem of pesticide poisoning of honeybees seemed to be almost solved. The number of cases has decreased in comparison to...

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Multiple pesticide residues in live and poisoned honeybees – Preliminary exposure assessment

Articles COLOSS Association - 19. April 2017 0

Abstract Study combines data about the exposure of honeybees to pesticides from plant protection products and veterinary medicinal products. Residues of 200 pesticide and pesticide...

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The influence of sublethal doses of imidacloprid on protein content and proteolytic activity in bees

Articles COLOSS Association - 19. April 2017 0

Abstract The effect of sublethal doses of imidacloprid on protein content and activity of proteases on honey bees was analyzed. The study was conducted in three...

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Identification of nanoparticles on the surface of thorax, abdomen & wings of Apis dorsata Fabricius

Articles COLOSS Association - 19. April 2017 0

Abstract The presence of nanoparticles on the body of the honeybee Apis dorsata Fabricius, was investigated for the frst time to better understand the bee’s behaviour. These have...

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