Very rapidly after Varroa destructor invaded apiaries of Apis mellifera, the devastating effect
of this mite prompted an active research effort to understand and control this parasite. Over a …

Foraging behaviour is one of the distinctive behaviours of honey bees, Apis mellifera. This
behaviour is the link between the honey bee colony and the ambient environment …

Honeybees are highly social insects with a rich behavioral repertoire and are a versatile
model for neurobiological research. Their gut microbiota comprises a limited number of host …

Glyphosate (GLY) is a herbicide that is widely used in agriculture for weed control. Although
reports about the impact of GLY in snails, crustaceans and amphibians exist, few studies …

Adult honey bees are maintained in vitro in laboratory cages for a variety of purposes. For
example, researchers may wish to perform experiments on honey bees caged individually or …

Abstract The European Commission asked EFSA to revise the risk assessment for honey
bees, bumble bees and solitary bees. This guidance document describes how to perform …

Here we cover a wide range of methods currently in use and recommended in modern
queen rearing, selection and breeding. The recommendations are meant to equally serve as …

The decline of pollinators worldwide is of growing concern and has been related to the use
of plant-protecting chemicals. Most studies have focused on three neonicotinoid insecticides …

A variety of methods are used in honey bee research and differ depending on the level at
which the research is conducted. On an individual level, the handling of individual honey …

The honeybee possesses a limited number of bacterial phylotypes that play essential roles
in host metabolism, hormonal signaling, and feeding behavior. However, the contribution of …