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General external morphology including head, thorax, mouth parts, antennae, legs and
abdomen of A. cerana was measured and different body parts were listed. Pollen gathering
activity and brood rearing activity were studied throughout the year. The number of pollen
gathering bees was the highest in the months of November to January. June to August
proved to be the most unfavorable periods for pollen collection. The time of initiation and
cessation of pollen gathering activity of A. cerana was recorded. The highest brood rearing
activity was recorded during the months of December and January. May, June and July
were the most unfavorable periods of the year. Artificial feeding of sugar syrup was
necessary from May to August. Brood rearing activity in dearth period was increased with
the increased amount of feeding. Greater wax moth infestation was controlled with proper
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