Managed honey bee colony losses and causes during the active beekeeping season 2022/2023 in nine Sub-Saharan African countries
Beatrice Tchuidjang Nganso, Workneh Ayalew, Abebe Jenberie Wubie, Freweini Assefa, Lulseged Belayhun, Nelly Ndungu, Daniel Toroitich, Z. Ngalo Otieno-Ayayo, Mbatha B. Wambua, Yudah O. Oyieyo, Ntirenganya Elie, Rachidatou Sikirou, Souradji Idrissou Bachirou, Willy Mwiza, Simon Turner, , Sevgan Subramanian
This study reports honey bee colony loss rates and risk factors in nine Sub-Saharan African countries during 2022/2023, highlighting theft, drought, and pests as major causes.
PLoS ONE · May 19, 2025Peer-reviewedZoology