Deliberate production of young queens in Bombus terrestris L. (Hymenoptera, Apoidea) colonies reared in Laboratory.
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| Year of publication | 2003 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Journal of Apicultural Science |
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| Field | Zoology |
| Keywords | bees; Bombus terrestris; bumble bees; queen rearing |
| Description | Nearly each colony of Bombus terrestris reared in laboratory can be used to produce young queens by remooving the old queen at the developmental stage of 20-30 workers. Than a portion of young diploid larvae is fed as young queens. |
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