Archives of Current Research International,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(7), P. 92 - 103
Published: Aug. 24, 2024
Honey
is
an
important
food
on
a
global
scale.
It
has
deep
roots
in
many
cultures
and
extensively
traded
worldwide.
In
this
article
we
have
attempted
to
examine
honey
trade
from
1961
2022.
The
purpose
of
research
was
understand
the
socio-economic,
environmental
geopolitical
dynamics
that
affect
its
movement
production
hubs
consumer
markets.
This
study
emphasizes
complex
interplay
ecological
systems,
technological
breakthroughs,
regulations,
tastes
shape
it.
Accordingly,
our
analysis
shows
been
consistently
growing
all
continents
but
with
significant
differences
as
regards
volumes
values
among
regions.
Spearman’s
rho
test
reveals
different
degrees
monotonic
growth
trends
across
these
Further,
checked
for
instability
using
core
variables
performed
longitudinal
Trade
Balance
Index.
Empirical
evidence
used
find
out
what
factors
could
be
behind
changes
dynamics.
intended
give
valuable
insights
into
development
processes,
patterns
implications
trading
scholars,
industry
practitioners
policy
makers.
Insects,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 168 - 168
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
The
mite
Varroa
destructor
is
widely
acknowledged
as
the
most
destructive
threat
to
honey
bee
(Apis
mellifera)
colonies
on
a
global
scale.
infestations
in
are
intricately
linked
with
viral
infections,
collaboratively
leading
diminished
populations
and
accelerated
colony
losses.
Extensive
research
has
firmly
established
correlation
between
varroa
mites
viruses,
underscoring
mite’s
efficiency
spreading
viruses
among
bees
colonies.
effective
control
of
expected
result
decrease
infections
within
Research
suggests
that
thermal
treatments
(hyperthermia)
present
viable
approach
combat
mites,
studies
demonstrating
role
heat
stress
reducing
affected
bees.
This
article
examines
extant
literature
surrounding
utilization
hyperthermia
potential
method
ameliorate
adverse
impacts
their
associated
It
also
outlines
characteristics
these
stressors.
Diverse
devices
can
be
used
for
subjecting
treatment,
targeting
both
outside
brood
cells.
application
treatments,
typically
ranging
40
42
°C
1.5–3
h,
reduce
shown
promise.
Notably,
precise
effectiveness
treatment
comparison
alternative
measures
remains
uncertain
available
literature.
deleterious
repercussions
this
mechanism
immature
mature
evaluated.
Concurrently,
detrimental
implications
prolonged
durations
discussed.
Regarding
impact
them
negatively
by
either
or
inducing
production
shock
proteins
possess
antiviral
properties.
Various
factors
identified
influential
efficacy
colonies,
including
device
type
duration,
necessitating
further
empirical
investigations.
Additionally,
highlights
existing
gaps
knowledge
provides
insights
into
prospective
directions
concerning
method.
Journal of Applied Ecology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
61(9), P. 2135 - 2145
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Abstract
Resource
competition
between
wild
pollinators
and
managed
honeybees
(
Apis
mellifera
)
has
the
potential
to
detrimentally
impact
insect
biodiversity
as
well
plant
crop
pollination.
As
are
central
place
foragers,
their
competitive
on
bees
is
expected
be
structured
by
hive
proximity,
in
conjunction
with
foraging
decisions
related
landscape‐level
resource
availability.
Yet,
how
these
factors
structure
dietary
niche
overlap
remains
unclear.
We
conducted
a
field
experiment
seminatural
grasslands,
where
honeybee
densities
buff‐tailed
bumblebees
Bombus
terrestris
were
measured
at
four
distances
(<100,
500,
1000
2000
m)
from
experimentally
placed
apiaries,
during
after
blooming
period
of
mass‐flowering
oilseed
rape
Brassica
napus
).
using
standardized
transect
surveys,
quantified
species
diet
composition
pollen
samples
collected
both
bee
species.
Honeybee
highest
near
apiaries
declined
sharply
beyond
500
m
apiaries.
However,
was
unrelated
proximity
but
positively
availability
rape.
Furthermore,
there
significant
inter‐
intraspecific
differences
breadth
throughout
season.
Synthesis
applications
:
Niche
agricultural
environments
due
sharing
When
predominantly
forage
plants,
they
maintain
distinct
diets,
suggesting
low
risk
generalist
taxa.
Conservation
actions
that
promote
floral
diversity
landscapes
crucial
differentiation
bees.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
ABSTRACT
Our
understanding
of
the
western
honeybee
(
Apis
mellifera
)
predominantly
stems
from
studies
conducted
within
beekeeping
environments,
leaving
presence
and
characteristics
honeybees
outside
managed
settings
largely
unexplored.
This
study
examined
habitats,
nesting
sites,
survival
rates
free-living
colonies
through
personal
monitoring
nest
sites
in
Munich
(N=107)
coordination
Citizen
Science
across
Germany
(N=423).
Within
seven
years
we
collected
2,555
observations
on
530
311
participants.
Nesting
preferences
differed
between
urban,
rural,
forested
areas.
Overall,
found
that
31%
occupied
were
buildings
63%
mature
trees,
with
clear
for
specific
tree
species.
On
average,
only
12%
monitored
survived
annually,
a
figure
aligns
well
other
published
but
contrasts
sharply
significantly
higher
reported
by
(29%).
We
yielded
fewer
updates
per
colony,
underreported
abandoned
46%
overwintering
reports
overlapped
swarming
season
had
to
be
excluded.
To
gain
reliable
data
projects,
consistency
timing
need
particular
attention
regional
should
too.
enhances
our
ecological
dynamics,
liminal
state,
conservation
needs
cohorts,
addresses
potential
biases,
suggests
standardized
collection
protocols
future
projects.
Insects,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(2), P. 112 - 112
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
Insects
often
rely
on
symbiotic
bacteria
and
fungi
for
various
physiological
processes,
developmental
stages,
defenses
against
parasites
diseases.
Despite
their
significance,
the
associations
between
bacterial
fungal
symbionts
in
Apis
mellifera
are
not
well
studied,
particularly
Philippines.
In
this
study,
we
collected
A.
from
two
different
sites
Municipality
of
Bacnotan,
La
Union,
A
gut
microbiome
analysis
was
conducted
using
next-generation
sequencing
with
Illumina
MiSeq
platform.
Bacterial
community
compositions
were
assessed
16S
rRNA
ITS
gene
sequences,
respectively.
Our
findings
confirm
that
adult
worker
bees
locations
possess
distinct
but
comparably
proportioned
microbiomes.
Key
symbionts,
including
Lactobacillus,
Bombilactobacillus,
Bifidobacterium,
Gilliamella,
Snodgrassella,
Frischella,
identified.
The
dominated
by
yeasts
Zygosaccharomyces
Priceomyces.
Using
ENZYME
nomenclature
database
PICRUSt2
software
version
2.5.2,
a
predicted
functional
enzyme
revealed
presence
β-glucosidase,
catalase,
glucose-6-phosphate
dehydrogenase,
glutathione
transferase,
superoxide
dismutase,
which
involved
host
defense,
carbohydrate
metabolism,
energy
support.
Additionally,
identified
notable
enzymes,
acetyl-CoA
carboxylase
AMPs
nucleosidase.
Interestingly,
key
bee
observed
to
have
negative
correlation
other
microbiota.
These
results
provide
detailed
characterization
microbiota
associated
Philippines
lay
foundation
further
metagenomic
studies
microbiomes
native
or
indigenous
species
region.
Urban Ecosystems,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
28(2)
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
Abstract
Pollination
is
crucial
for
biodiversity
and
food
security,
with
bees
playing
a
significant
role.
The
growing
popularity
of
urban
beekeeping
leading
to
increasing
honeybee
densities
in
cities,
raising
concerns
about
competition
pollen
nectar
wild
due
limited
foraging
resources
densely
urbanized
areas.
To
assess
the
current
bee
occurrences
honeybees
protected
areas
Central
European
city,
we
focused
on
ecological
similarities
between
bees.
We
compiled
an
inventory
462
species
documented
since
1990
Vienna
(Austria)
conducted
survey
apiary
locations
cooperation
beekeepers.
calculated
indices
richness,
rarity,
and,
based
flower-visiting
traits,
trait
similarity
found
that
approximately
four
times
more
colonies
were
kept
central
2023
than
habitat
may
support.
In
parts
Vienna’s
nature
conservation
areas,
number
also
exceeded
density
3.5
per
km²
recommended
by
literature.
Results
indicate
spatial
overlap
high
hotspots,
particularly
like
Natura
2000
rare
was
significantly
increased,
indicating
potential
elevated
floral
resources.
This
study
highlights
need
planning
balance
conservation,
recommending
actions
match
quality
mitigate
competitive
pressures.
Insects,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(3), P. 234 - 234
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
Resistance
to
amitraz
in
Varroa
destructor
mites
poses
a
significant
challenge
global
beekeeping,
leading
the
declining
efficacy
of
treatments
and
increased
colony
losses.
This
study
aims
comprehensively
map,
characterize,
analyze
status
resistance
other
parasitic
such
as
Tropilaelaps
spp.
Acarapis
woodi.
A
systematic
review,
following
PRISMA
2020
guidelines,
examined
74
studies,
revealing
substantial
variability
experimental
protocols,
mite
origins,
environmental
factors,
all
which
impacted
toxicity
assessments.
These
findings
highlight
urgent
need
for
standardized
methodologies
ensure
consistency
reliability.
ratios
(RR)
indices
(RI)
showed
geographical
variation,
reflecting
localized
development.
Laboratory
studies
highlighted
inconsistencies
detecting
resistance,
underscoring
importance
combining
bioassays,
molecular
diagnostics,
field
tests.
Understanding
genetic
physiological
mechanisms
driving
well
their
prevalence,
is
vital
devising
sustainable
management
strategies.
Establishing
national
monitoring
programs
revising
testing
protocols
are
pivotal
steps
toward
ensuring
continued
effectiveness
acaricides.
measures,
combined
with
coordinated
efforts
by
researchers,
beekeepers,
policymakers,
essential
safeguarding
honey
bee
populations
supporting
long-term
sustainability
apiculture.