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abscond
When the entire colony of honey bees abandons the hive because of pests, diseases or other adverse conditions.
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Apiary
Colonies of honey bees, hives and other equipment assembled in one area or location for beekeeping operations; also known as a bee yard.
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Biosecurity
A set of measures designed to protect honey bees from the entry and spread of pests at a national, regional and individual property or apiary level.
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brood
Immature honey bees that have not yet emerged from their cells. Brood can be in the form of eggs, larvae, or pupae of different ages.
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Brood box
Usually the bottom box of the hive used for rearing honey bees.
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colony
A colony of honey bees that consists of worker bees, drones, queen bee and developing brood living together as a social unit in one hive, or other dwelling.
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comb
A structure of beeswax built by honey bees in an array of hexagonal cells for storing nectar, honey, pollen and/or brood.
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Drifting
The process by which honey bees join a hive other than their own, often due to loss of direction or hives placed too close together.
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drone
Male honey bee.
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Endemic
Pests that are present in regions of Australia.
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