The European honey bee (Apis mellifera) is managed worldwide for honey production and
crop pollination, and is an invasive species in many countries. Wild colonies occupy natural …

Wild-living honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies naturally nest in old cavity-bearing trees
throughout their range, but this important nesting habitat is in global decline. Here we …

The honeybee (Apis mellifera) has been intentionally introduced to many parts of the world
to produce honey and improve the pollination of food crops. Although honeybees are …

Feral Apis mellifera colonies are widespread globally and cause ecological impacts as
pollinators and competitors for food and nesting opportunities. The magnitude of impact …

Little is known about the natural history of wild honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies in the
Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The goal of this research was to examine nest site …

Honey bees are the subject of research around the world due to their great economic
importance and current population declines (vanEngelsdorp and Meixner, 2010). Many …

The ectoparasitic mite, Varroa destructor, and the viruses that it transmits, kill the colonies of
European honey bees (Apis mellifera) kept by beekeepers unless the bees are treated with …

Honey bees are globally regarded as important crop pollinators and are also valued for their
honey production. They have been introduced on an almost worldwide scale. During recent …

Recent studies reveal the use of tree cavities by wild honeybee colonies in European
forests. This highlights the conservation potential of forests for a highly threatened …

European honey bees used for commercial honey production represent a potential source of
competition for floral resources with native nectar and pollen feeding insects. This study …