Survey questionnaire and data of health management strategies of resilient honey bee stock throughout Southern California

The dataset includes two primary components: (1) a survey questionnaire, which outlines the full set of questions designed to investigate beekeeping practices, colony health management strategies, and environmental conditions; and (2) the corresponding survey data, containing anonymized responses from 121 participants, primarily hobbyist beekeepers across Southern California. The data capture key variables such as colony origin, disease management practices, spending patterns, and perceptions of colony health. The dataset is structured to facilitate efficient analysis, with coded responses and clearly defined variables. It holds significant reuse potential for researchers examining honey bee health, sustainable apiculture practices, and the economic implications of different management strategies. Additionally, these data may benefit stakeholders in environmental policy, sustainable agriculture, and beekeeping education. Ethical considerations were carefully addressed, with data anonymi..., The data were collected via a Qualtrics-based online survey distributed to participants during the 2023 University of California Riverside Center for Integrative Bee Research (CIBER) Honey Bee Health Conference. The survey featured multiple-choice, ranking, and open-ended questions to explore beekeeping practices and colony management strategies. Data were systematically coded and reviewed for accuracy before analysis.
This dataset provides a valuable resource for future research exploring the resilience of stress-tolerant honey bee genotypes and the socioeconomic factors influencing beekeeping practices. Researchers are encouraged to reference the associated manuscript for detailed insights into the study's findings and analysis., , # Survey questionnaire and data of health management strategies of resilient honey bee stock throughout Southern California

Dataset DOI: [10.5061/dryad.0k6djhbbq](10.5061/dryad.0k6djhbbq)

## Description of the data and file structure

This dataset was collected as part of a study investigating the health management strategies of stress-tolerant honey bee stocks in Southern California. The research aimed to compare the beekeeping practices, disease management strategies, and economic implications associated with three honey bee colony types: commercial, Californian, and Mixed stock (both commercial and Californian).

Data were collected through a Qualtrics-based survey administered to beekeepers during the 2023 University of California Riverside Center for Integrative Bee Research (CIBER) Honey Bee Health Conference. The survey included 35 questions covering key topics such as colony origins, disease management practices, pest deterrents, and annual costs associated with maintaining be..., This dataset contains anonymized survey data collected from beekeepers who participated in a study on honey bee health and management practices. All participants provided explicit informed consent for their anonymized responses to be shared in the public domain. Identifiable information such as names, contact details, and precise geographic locations has been removed to ensure participant confidentiality. The dataset complies with the University of California Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols (HS 22-135) and Dryad's human subjects data standards.

# 加利福尼亚州南部耐胁迫蜂群健康管理策略调查问卷及数据

数据集DOI：[10.5061/dryad.0k6djhbbq](10.5061/dryad.0k6djhbbq)

## 数据与文件结构说明

本数据集包含两大核心组成部分：(1) 调查问卷：该问卷涵盖了全部用于探究养蜂实践、蜂群健康管理策略及环境状况的调研问题；(2) 对应调研数据：包含121名受访者的匿名应答，受访者主体为加利福尼亚州南部的业余养蜂人。

该数据收录了蜂群起源、病害管理措施、开支模式以及蜂群健康认知等核心变量。本数据集采用编码应答与明确定义的变量结构，便于高效开展分析工作。其对于研究蜜蜂健康、可持续养蜂实践及不同管理策略的经济影响的科研人员而言，具备极高的复用价值。此外，该数据集亦可惠及环境政策、可持续农业及养蜂教育领域的利益相关方。

伦理审查工作已审慎完成，所有数据均经过匿名化处理。数据通过基于Qualtrics平台的在线问卷收集，该问卷在2023年加州大学河滨分校整合蜜蜂研究中心（Center for Integrative Bee Research, CIBER）蜜蜂健康会议期间向参会者发放。问卷涵盖选择题、排序题与开放式问题，用于探究养蜂实践与蜂群管理策略。数据在分析前已经过系统化编码与准确性校验。

本数据集为未来探究耐胁迫蜜蜂基因型的适应性以及影响养蜂实践的社会经济因素的研究提供了宝贵资源。建议科研人员参考配套研究手稿以获取本研究结果与分析过程的详细信息。

本数据集为一项探究加利福尼亚州南部耐胁迫蜜蜂种群健康管理策略的研究成果。该研究旨在对比三种蜂群类型（商业种群、加州本地种群及混合种群（商业种群与加州本地种群的结合））对应的养蜂实践、病害管理策略及经济影响。

数据通过基于Qualtrics平台的问卷收集，该问卷在2023年加州大学河滨分校整合蜜蜂研究中心（CIBER）蜜蜂健康会议期间向养蜂人发放。问卷共包含35个问题，涵盖蜂群起源、病害管理措施、虫害防控手段以及养蜂运营的年度开支等核心议题。

本数据集包含参与蜜蜂健康与管理实践研究的养蜂人的匿名调研数据。所有参与者均明确同意将其匿名应答公开共享。为保障受访者隐私，已删除所有可识别身份的信息，包括姓名、联系方式及精确地理位置。本数据集符合加州大学机构审查委员会（Institutional Review Board, IRB）规程（HS 22-135）以及Dryad平台的人类受试者数据标准。