Populations of Foraging Honeybees in Midsouth Cotton and Other Crops

Tuesday, January 6, 2015: 4:00 PM
Salon L (Marriott Rivercenter Hotel)
Adam Whalen , Mississippi State University
Angus Catchot , Mississippi State University
Jeff Gore , Mississippi State University
Scott D Stewart , The University of Tennessee
Gus Lorenz , University of Arkansas
Don Cook , Mississippi State University
Fred Musser , Mississippi State University
A study was conducted to see when and at what densities honeybees forage agronomic crops in the Midsouth. Fields of corn, cotton, and soybeans were visually sampled for foraging honeybees across Arkansas, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Honeybees were observed at three time intervals and at four distances into each field.