Prof. Yaacov Lensky
In Memoriam
Entomology
IN MEMORY OF
Prof. Yaacov Lensky
1929 - 2012
Biology of the honeybee, beekeeping, pollination
Table of Contents
Research, Teaching, Appointments
Research Areas:
- Biology of the Honeybee, Beekeeping, Pollination
Research Interests:
- Reproduction and swarming of bee colonies
- Pheromonal inhibition of the construction of swarming and cells
- Alarm pheromones of workers and queens.
- Attraction of honeybees to flowers (Citrus, Cucurbits).
- Management of bee colonies for pollination and honey production in the subtropics.
- Monitoring and control of Varroa jacobsoni and Nosema apis in bee colonies.
Teaching:
- Biology of the Honeybee, Beekeeping and Hive Products
Appointments:
- Head, Bee Research Laboratory: 1962-1975
- Director, Triwaks Bee Research Center: 1976-1997