Publications by authors named "Claudia Heredia-Yacila"
An Acad Bras Cienc
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study explores the health of managed honey bees in Lambayeque, Peru, focusing on factors like management practices and beekeeper traits that affect bee health.
- Results indicate significant pesticide contamination in bee bread, with 67% of samples showing residues from chemicals like chlorpyrifos and carbendazim, largely due to increased agricultural land use.
- Insufficient beekeeper training in best practices contributes to weakened bee colonies and high Varroa mite infestation, revealing the negative impact of human activities on honey bee populations in this coastal region.
