When the entire colony of honey bees abandons the hive because of pests, diseases or other adverse conditions.

Colonies of honey bees, hives and other equipment assembled in one area or location for beekeeping operations; also known as a bee yard.

A set of measures designed to protect honey bees from the entry and spread of pests at a national, regional and individual property or apiary level.

Immature honey bees that have not yet emerged from their cells. Brood can be in the form of eggs, larvae, or pupae of different ages.

Usually the bottom box of the hive used for rearing honey bees.

A colony of honey bees that consists of worker bees, drones, queen bee and developing brood living together as a social unit in one hive, or other dwelling.

A structure of beeswax built by honey bees in an array of hexagonal cells for storing nectar, honey, pollen and/or brood.

The process by which honey bees join a hive other than their own, often due to loss of direction or hives placed too close together.

Male honey bee.

Pests that are present in regions of Australia.