Bee Kill Rate Per Hive
The kill rate of bees in a single bee hive can be classified as:
- < 100 bees per day - normal die off rate
- 200-400 bees per day - low kill
- 500-900 bees per day - moderate kill
- > 1000 bees per day - high kill
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