Control of the Environment of Honeybee Observation Colonies by the use of Hive-Shelters and Flight-Cages

Abstract

Descriptions are given of an experimental complex comprising observation hives, hive-shelters whose thermostatically controlled temperature avoids temperature stress in the hives, and flight-cages in the open air which allow bees from the hives to forage and maintain colony populations for many months. A virus or virus-like adult bee disease that can cause colony deterioration is mentioned.