Journal of Economic Entomology · 1940 · 11 citations · 0 references
Decided PreferenceField BeesEngineeringBotanyFitnessNectar ConcentrationEntomologyAgricultural EconomicsRelative HumidityPlant EcologyPublic HealthBehavioral SciencesPlant-insect InteractionArtificial BeeForagingNatural Resource ManagementInsect Social BehaviorAnimal BehaviorPlant Physiology
The influence of nectar concentration on the behavior of field bees has been studied extensively by Geo. H. Vansell, Associate Apiculturist, U. S. Department of Agriculture, and to a more limited extent by the author throughout Oregon. Through these studies it has been clearly established that bees show a decided preference for the more concentrated nectars when working in the field.