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PC BEEPOP, an ecotoxicological simulation model for honey bee populations
Author(s) -
Bromenshenk Jerry J.,
Doskocil Jiri,
Olbu Gerald J.,
DegrandiHoffman Gloria,
Roth Stephan A.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
environmental toxicology and chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.1
H-Index - 171
eISSN - 1552-8618
pISSN - 0730-7268
DOI - 10.1002/etc.5620100416
Subject(s) - honey bee , biology , population , probit model , ecology , toxicology , generation time , environmental toxicology , zoology , environmental science , statistics , toxicity , demography , mathematics , chemistry , organic chemistry , sociology
PC BEEPOP is a computer model that simulates honey bee ( Apis mellifera L.) colony population dynamics. The model consists of a feedback system of interdependent elements, including colony condition (e.g., initial size, reproductive potential of the queen and forager longevity), environmental variability (e.g., weather) and contaminant exposures. It includes a mortality module (BEEKILL) and a chemical‐toxicity data base and probit analysis program (BEETOX). PC BEEPOP is a modified version of an cxisting colony dynamics model, BEEPOP, and can be used as a tool for environmental risk assessments. Results of sensitivity analysis and simulations of various climatic and toxic scenarios are discussed and compared to observed changes in the size and composition of honey bee colony populations.