Predicting Varroa: Longitudinal Data, Micro Climate, and Proximity Closeness Useful for Predicting Varroa Infestations (I1.A1)

Abstract

Data Overview: An eight-year survey of Varroa destructor infestation rates of western honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies across Austria and the spatial dimension, temporal dimension and weather factors that impact these infestation rates.Data Value: This data is valuable because it was collected and designed to build predictive models on where Varroa is likely to appear based on weather, geography, and other factors; and enhances the varroa population models. Bees are important