Honey Robbing: Causes, Impacts and Preventive Measures
Honey robbing, which typically occurs during times of food scarcity, is a perilous foraging strategy for bee colonies and presents a formidable challenge in the realm of beekeeping. This article provides a comprehensive and multifaceted exploration of honey robbing, including the morphology, behavio...
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| description | Honey robbing, which typically occurs during times of food scarcity, is a perilous foraging strategy for bee colonies and presents a formidable challenge in the realm of beekeeping. This article provides a comprehensive and multifaceted exploration of honey robbing, including the morphology, behavioral traits, timing, and scope of this phenomenon. This exploration elucidates the specific manifestations of honey robbing, offering readers a deeper understanding of its various facets. Next, this article investigates the root causes of honey robbing by examining both abiotic and biotic factors. The resulting harms are outlined, and corresponding preventive and control measures are suggested. Finally, the article succinctly summarizes the current obstacles in research related to honey robbing and outlines promising avenues for future exploration. The objective of this study was to elucidate the occurrence mechanism of honey robbing, ultimately aiming to contribute to the sustainable growth of the beekeeping industry. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ffde8a96e71d40269291b5a87b94d8712025-01-24T13:35:35ZengMDPI AGInsects2075-44502024-12-011611510.3390/insects16010015Honey Robbing: Causes, Impacts and Preventive MeasuresXinyu Wang0Ting Huang1Quanzhi Ji2Jun Guo3Yazhou Zhao4Institute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, ChinaInstitute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, ChinaInstitute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, ChinaFaculty of Life Science and Technology, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming 650500, ChinaInstitute of Apicultural Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100093, ChinaHoney robbing, which typically occurs during times of food scarcity, is a perilous foraging strategy for bee colonies and presents a formidable challenge in the realm of beekeeping. This article provides a comprehensive and multifaceted exploration of honey robbing, including the morphology, behavioral traits, timing, and scope of this phenomenon. This exploration elucidates the specific manifestations of honey robbing, offering readers a deeper understanding of its various facets. Next, this article investigates the root causes of honey robbing by examining both abiotic and biotic factors. The resulting harms are outlined, and corresponding preventive and control measures are suggested. Finally, the article succinctly summarizes the current obstacles in research related to honey robbing and outlines promising avenues for future exploration. The objective of this study was to elucidate the occurrence mechanism of honey robbing, ultimately aiming to contribute to the sustainable growth of the beekeeping industry.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/1/15honey beehoney robbingbehavioral characteristicscauseshazardsoccurrence mechanism |
| spellingShingle | Xinyu Wang Ting Huang Quanzhi Ji Jun Guo Yazhou Zhao Honey Robbing: Causes, Impacts and Preventive Measures Insects honey bee honey robbing behavioral characteristics causes hazards occurrence mechanism |
| title | Honey Robbing: Causes, Impacts and Preventive Measures |
| title_full | Honey Robbing: Causes, Impacts and Preventive Measures |
| title_fullStr | Honey Robbing: Causes, Impacts and Preventive Measures |
| title_full_unstemmed | Honey Robbing: Causes, Impacts and Preventive Measures |
| title_short | Honey Robbing: Causes, Impacts and Preventive Measures |
| title_sort | honey robbing causes impacts and preventive measures |
| topic | honey bee honey robbing behavioral characteristics causes hazards occurrence mechanism |
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