hiveekologi
Hive ecology (hiveekologi) is the study of the ecological relationships governing beehives and their inhabitants, primarily the western honey bee (Apis mellifera) and other hive-dwelling species. It examines how colonies interact with plants, microbes, parasites, predators, and the physical environment, and how these interactions shape colony health, behavior, and reproduction.
Key focus areas include foraging ecology and plant-pollinator interactions, resource dynamics within the colony, and the
Landscape and ecology: nectar and pollen availability, floral diversity and phenology, habitat quality, and landscape configuration
Methods: researchers use field observations, hive monitoring, and modelling, as well as pollen analysis, genetic and
Applications: hive ecology informs pollination management, biodiversity conservation, and agricultural planning. It supports beekeeping practices that