Monthly Archives: September, 2024

A Protocol for Monitoring Populations of Free-Living Western Honey Bees in Temperate Regions

Despite their ecological significance, wild Apis mellifera populations remain critically understudied. Addressing this research gap requires the study and monitoring of free-living colonies to identify potential...

Phytochemical profiles of honey bees (Apis mellifera) and their larvae differ from the composition of their pollen diet

Pollen and nectar consumed by honey bees contain plantsecondary metabolites (PSMs) with vital roles in plant–insect interactions. While PSMs can be toxic to bees,...

An approach to protected designation of origin (PDO) for bee honey utilizing the normalized difference vegetation index (NDVI)

A methodology designed to monitor vegetation changes over multiple years in the vicinity of an apiary is presented. This approach relies on the utilization...