A habitat suitability analysis and theoretical model of honeybees (Apis mellifera) in Maryland

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dc.contributor.advisorFath, Brian D.
dc.contributor.authorBartoe, Casey N.
dc.contributor.programTowson University. Environmental Science and Studies Programen_US
dc.date.accessioned2017-03-15T21:12:05Z
dc.date.available2017-03-15T21:12:05Z
dc.date.issued2017-03-15
dc.date.submitted2016-12
dc.description(M.S.) -- Towson University, 2016en_US
dc.description.abstractHoneybees are vital pollinators for a majority of agricultural produce. Unfortunately, their resilient populations are endangered with the threats of Colony Collapse Disorder. This plaguing ailment is spreading nationwide and dangerously diminishing insect populations of all species. This study analyzed and quantified the suitable habitat in Maryland using Geographic Information System analysis. A theoretical model was constructed to conduct the analysis which has the potential application in other states with additional pollinators in future studies. This model was used to investigate whether habitat degradation and electrical radiation can explain honeybee losses in this state or if another trigger dominates collapse. Productivity of numerous hives was compared to the suitable habitats to further validate these findings. It was found that the majority of Maryland contains suitable land for honeybees and the decline is likely unrelated to malnutrition, land use properties, or electrical towers. Additional factors including pesticide toxicity may therefore be the governing variable contributing to honeybee losses.en_US
dc.description.urihttp://library.towson.edu/cdm/ref/collection/etd/id/54815en_US
dc.formatapplication/pdf
dc.format.extentvii, 81 pagesen_US
dc.genrethesesen_US
dc.identifierdoi:10.13016/M28K1C
dc.identifier.othertF2016Bartoe
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/3856
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.titleA habitat suitability analysis and theoretical model of honeybees (Apis mellifera) in Marylanden_US
dc.typeTexten_US

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