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Protecting the honey-bearers

team of scientists collecting hives

The team collects hive samples and data on honey bee colonies in Kenya's Aberdare Mountains. They analyzed bee populations at 24 sites across Kenya, looking for parasites, viruses and pathogens.

Credit: Diana Sammataro


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honey bee

A honey bee, Apis mellifera. This bee was collected from Beltsville, Md.

Credit: U.S. Geological Survey Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab


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scientist inspecting drone brood

Dr. Elliud Muli, a scientist at Kenya's International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, inspects a drone brood for Varroa mites. Brood refers to the eggs, larvae and pupae of bees. Muli, a beekeeping expert, was a collaborator on the NSF award.

Credit: Maryann Frazier, Pennsylvania State University


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Varroa on brood

Varroa mites on a honey bee drone brood. Varroa is the most deadly parasite for honey bees and has decimated their populations around the world.

Credit: Maryann Frazier, Pennsylvania State University


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African bee

Apis mellifera scutellata, one of the subspecies of honey bees found in Kenya. This photo was taken in the U.S.

Credit: Jeffrey W. Lotz, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Bugwood.org


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