Honey bees provision glandular secretions in the form of royal jelly as larval nourishment to
developing queens. Exposure to chemicals and nutritional conditions can influence queen …

Stressful conditions during development can have sub-lethal consequences on organisms
aside from mortality. Using previously reported in-hive residues from commercial colonies, we …

Drone honey bees (Apis mellifera) are the obligate sexual partners of queens, and the
availability of healthy, high-quality drones directly affects a queen’s fertility and productivity. Yet, …

Honey bee populations in North America are an amalgamation of diverse progenitor ecotypes
experiencing varying levels of artificial selection. Genetic differences between populations …

Honey bee queen health is crucial for colony health and productivity, and pesticides have
been previously associated with queen loss and premature supersedure. Prior research has …

The US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) employs a tiered process for assessing
risks of pesticides to bees. The model discussed in this paper focuses on honey bees (Apis …

Current USEPA ecological risk assessments for pesticide registration include a determination
of potential risks to bees. Toxicity data are submitted to support these assessments and the …

The purpose of this article is to explore how intergroup contact theory and inclusive
recreation curriculum may influence undergraduate students’ perceptions of individuals with …

The phenomenon of interest in this exploratory case study was the self-reported leadership
skills of first-generation college students who were actively participating in intramural sports. …

Drone honey bees (haploid males) are the obligate sexual partners of queens, and the
availability of healthy, high-quality drones directly affects a queen’s fecundity and productivity of …