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Title: Sampling honeybee colonies for brood production: a double sampling technique

Abstract

A procedure is described for estimating numbers of capped brood cells by double sampling combined with linear regression. A complete census of capped brood cells is better than an estimate, provided it is possible to count all brood cells directly or from photographs of brood frames. The double sampling technique, however, has the advantage of enabling data to be collected more quickly and at a lower cost than for a complete count. It also provides an estimate of the approximate variability associated with brood estimates and a mechanism for correcting biases associated with different investigators or with estimates by the same individual at different times or under different conditions. The technique is easy to apply in the field and involves minimal disturbance to the colony. A disadvantage is that the calculations associated with estimates of brood area are more arduous, estimates of variability are approximate, and brood estimates may be biased if the data are too few. All calculations can be easily adapted to a programmable calculator or small computer. Linear calibration, an alternative to the use of double sampling, is briefly discussed.

Authors:
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Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA
OSTI Identifier:
6250769
DOE Contract Number:  
AC06-76RL01830
Resource Type:
Journal Article
Journal Name:
J. Agric. Res. (Washington, D.C.); (United States)
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 22:4
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
60 APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES; BEES; REPRODUCTION; SAMPLING; AGRICULTURE; COMPARATIVE EVALUATIONS; LARVAE; ANIMALS; ARTHROPODS; HYMENOPTERA; INDUSTRY; INSECTS; INVERTEBRATES; 553000* - Agriculture & Food Technology

Citation Formats

Rogers, L E, Gilbert, R O, and Burgett, M. Sampling honeybee colonies for brood production: a double sampling technique. United States: N. p., 1983. Web.
Rogers, L E, Gilbert, R O, & Burgett, M. Sampling honeybee colonies for brood production: a double sampling technique. United States.
Rogers, L E, Gilbert, R O, and Burgett, M. 1983. "Sampling honeybee colonies for brood production: a double sampling technique". United States.
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title = {Sampling honeybee colonies for brood production: a double sampling technique},
author = {Rogers, L E and Gilbert, R O and Burgett, M},
abstractNote = {A procedure is described for estimating numbers of capped brood cells by double sampling combined with linear regression. A complete census of capped brood cells is better than an estimate, provided it is possible to count all brood cells directly or from photographs of brood frames. The double sampling technique, however, has the advantage of enabling data to be collected more quickly and at a lower cost than for a complete count. It also provides an estimate of the approximate variability associated with brood estimates and a mechanism for correcting biases associated with different investigators or with estimates by the same individual at different times or under different conditions. The technique is easy to apply in the field and involves minimal disturbance to the colony. A disadvantage is that the calculations associated with estimates of brood area are more arduous, estimates of variability are approximate, and brood estimates may be biased if the data are too few. All calculations can be easily adapted to a programmable calculator or small computer. Linear calibration, an alternative to the use of double sampling, is briefly discussed.},
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url = {https://www.osti.gov/biblio/6250769}, journal = {J. Agric. Res. (Washington, D.C.); (United States)},
number = ,
volume = 22:4,
place = {United States},
year = {Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1983},
month = {Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1983}
}