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A scientific note on the comparison of airborne volatiles produced by commercial bumble bee (Bombus impatiens) and honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies

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  1. Entomology Nematology Department, University of Florida, PO Box 110620, Bldg. 970 Natural Area Dr., Gainesville, FL, 32611, USA

    Jason R. Graham & James D. Ellis

  2. Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology, Agricultural Research Service, Chemistry Research Unit, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1600 Southwest 23rd Drive, Gainesville, FL, 32608, USA

    Mark J. Carroll & Peter E. A. Teal

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Note scientifique sur la comparaison des composés volatiles libérés dans l’air entre les colonies du bourdon commercial ( Bombus impatiens ) et celles de l’abeille ( Apis mellifera )

Eine wissenschaftliche Notiz über den Vergleich von flüchtigen Substanzen, die von kommerziellen Hummelvölkern ( Bombus impatiens ) und Völkern der Honigbiene ( Apis mellifera ) in die Luft abgegeben werden

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Graham, J.R., Carroll, M.J., Teal, P.E.A. et al. A scientific note on the comparison of airborne volatiles produced by commercial bumble bee (Bombus impatiens) and honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies. Apidologie 44, 110–112 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13592-012-0162-9

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