Safety assessment of sugar dusting treatments by analysis of hygienic behavior in honey bee colonies
The hygienic behavior in honey bees is a dominant natural defense mechanism against brood diseases. In this study, the influence of sugar dusting treatments on hygienic behavior was evaluated in 44 strong honey bee colonies. Three doses of pulverized sugar, 20, 30 and 40 g, each applied at three...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of Belgrade, University of Novi Sad
2011-01-01
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Series: | Archives of Biological Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0354-4664/2011/0354-46641104199S.pdf |