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Effect of Environmental Stresses on Honeybee Population

Yashdeep, Sonar , Siddharth Sa, Ayush Kumar, K. Dharineesh, Siddharth Sa Sonar, Nikhil Chaudhary, Sneha Bag, S. K. Gharde, Kumar , Ayush

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · pp. 2087–2096 · Published 21 Jun 2023

10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i82165

Abstract

Honeybees are essential pollinators that play a crucial role in maintaining the global ecosystem and food security. However, in recent years, honeybee populations have been declining rapidly due to a combination of factors, including environmental stresses. Environmental stresses such as habitat loss, pesticide use, climate change, and disease are some of the major stresses that affect the survival and health of honeybee colonies. These stresses can affect honeybees in several ways, including reduced foraging efficiency, impaired immune function, decreased reproductive success, and increased susceptibility to pathogens. Habitat loss and fragmentation have a direct impact on honeybees' foraging efficiency by reducing the availability of floral resources. Pesticide use, especially neonicotinoids, has been shown to affect honeybees' immune function, navigation, and communication. Climate change can affect the time of flowering and alter the distribution of floral resources, which can lead to reduced foraging efficiency. Varroa mites, Nosema, and American foulbrood are some of the diseases that can cause significant damage to honeybee colonies. The presence of these diseases can lead to reduced reproductive success, impaired immune function, and increased mortality.

Honey bees abiotic factors varroa mites american foul brood Nosema environment pesticide

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