B-synthesis brings together data from multiple Danish research studies on honey bee diseases, all collected using standardised methods, into a single comprehensive database. By combining these datasets with detailed information on climate and landscape characteristics from the same apiary locations, the project creates a unique foundation for understanding the broader drivers of bee health.
Through advanced statistical meta-analysis, the project will explore how environmental factors—such as seasonal variation, landscape composition, and the availability of floral resources—relate to the occurrence of bee diseases. The results are expected to generate valuable new knowledge for both researchers and beekeepers, and will be shared through scientific publications as well as accessible outreach activities aimed at strengthening beekeeping practices.
Main objectives include:
The project is led by SESS senior researcher Yoko L. Dupont, and is conducted by members of Agricultural Biodiversity at the Department of Agroecology, Aarhus University, with significant involvement from the AU SESS members.
2026-2027
The Danish Agency for Green Land Use and Aquatic Environment (SGAV)