Essays about: "bee intensity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words bee intensity.

  1. 1. Comparison of drone ecology and behavior between Apis mellifera mellifera and the hybrid Buckfast in southwestern Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Finja Schaumann; [2023]
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    Abstract : Most research on the biology of the western honey bee (Apis mellifera) focuses on the worker bees, but knowledge about drones is lacking despite their important role in mating with a virgin queen. Available information about their ecology and behavior are mainly based on direct observations in need of intensive experience and knowledge about honey bees. READ MORE

  3. 2. Could horse grazing be used to restore abandoned fields? : a comparison of the vegetation between horse pastures and abandoned fields, and an inventory of the effects of grazing- history and intensity

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Jantien Vogel; [2022]
    Keywords : abandoned field; grazing; horse pasture; functional traits; species richness; vegetation;

    Abstract : Semi-natural fields, created by traditional land-use systems like low-intensity cattle grazing, have high ecological value due to the occurrence of numerous plant species, and their associated faunal communities. In Sweden, this habitat is threatened by both land-abandonment and agricultural intensification. READ MORE

  4. 3. Betningsmedel med flupyradifuron mot jordloppor i vårraps : effektivitet och miljöpåverkan

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Maja Berglind; [2021]
    Keywords : raps; vårraps; jordloppor; Buteo Start; flupyradifuron; betningsmedel; Phyllotreta spp.;

    Abstract : Sedan 2013 har betningsmedel innehållande neonikotinoider varit förbjudna. I och med förbudet minskade odlingen av vårraps i Sverige med 90 % trots att grödan har många goda egenskaper. En av anledningarna bakom den minskade odlingsarealen är bristen på effektiva bekämpningsmedel mot jordloppor. READ MORE

  5. 4. The impact of managed honeybees and commercial reared bumblebees on pathogens in wild bees

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Sofie Tinggren; [2020]
    Keywords : honey bee; bumblebee; diseases; commercial bees; bee intensity;

    Abstract : Bees are important beneficial insects due to their ability to pollinate our crops and vegetables, as well as being critically important for maintaining wild floral biodiversity. Bees are important from both an economic perspective and an environmental perspective, which highlights the importance of having healthy and sustainable bee populations. READ MORE

  6. 5. Orsaker och erfarenheter om bidöd

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Olof Engle; [2016]
    Keywords : bidöd; biförluster; pollineringsbehov;

    Abstract : Domesticeringen av honungsbin påbörjades för mer än 7 000 år sedan. Från början hölls honungsbin främst för sin honungs- och vaxproduktion, men började senare även hållas i pollineringssyfte. I och med det industrialiserade jordbrukets intåg växte pollineringsbehovet bland jordbruksgrödor. READ MORE