Stimulation Effects of the Essential Oils on the Sensory and Defensive Behaviors of Egyptian Honey Bees towards Varroa Invasion

Document Type : Original research articles

Authors

1 Dept. of Agric. Zoology and Nematology, Fac. of Agric. Cairo Univ.

2 Dept. of Apiculture, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agriculture Research Center, Dokki, Giza, Egypt

Abstract

Stimulation effects on the sensory and defensive behaviors of Egyptian honey bees towards varroa invasion were studied
through remedied honey bee colonies with the essential oils. Astonishing results to the grooming and hygienic behaviors
consequence of the sensory responses enhanced the defense behavior of honey bees colonies against varroa mite.

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