Table 1 Number of honey bee workers that were introduced and monitored for premature hive exiting behavior in either the cold stress (26 °C for 24 h), heat stress (39 °C for 24 h), or Varroa mite parasitization experimental treatment groups
Experimental treatment group | n | Control treatment group | n |
|---|---|---|---|
Cold stress (26 °C) | 639 | Normal broodnest temperature (35 °C) | 522 |
Heat stress (39 °C) | 617 | Normal broodnest temperature (35 °C) | 580 |
Varroa mite stress | 738 | No Varroa mite stress | 749 |