The effect of social facilitation on the ovarial development of bumble‐bee workers.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1957. The effect of social facilitation on the ovarial development of bumble‐bee workers. Proceedings of the Royal Entomological Society London. Series A. General entomology. 32 (10-12), pp. 182-184. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1957.tb00368.x

Authors	Free, J. B.
Abstract	RESP-3874
Year of Publication	1957
Journal	Proceedings of the Royal Entomological Society London. Series A. General entomology
Journal citation	32 (10-12), pp. 182-184
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1957.tb00368.x
Publisher	Royal Entomological Society of London

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Honeybee responses to chemical components from the worker sting apparatus and mandibular glands in field tests.

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The effect of different periods of brood isolation on subsequent brood-cell visits by worker honeybees (Apis mellifera L).

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Simpkins, J. R. 1990. The effect of different periods of brood isolation on subsequent brood-cell visits by worker honeybees (Apis mellifera L). Journal of Apicultural Research. 28, pp. 22-25. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1989.11100815

Using synthetic pheromone lures to attract honeybee colonies in Kenya.

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Kigatiira, I. K., Beament, J. W. L., Free, J. B. and Pickett, J. A. 1986. Using synthetic pheromone lures to attract honeybee colonies in Kenya. Journal of Apicultural Research. 25, pp. 85-86. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1986.11100698

Adaptation of worker honeybees (apis-mellifera) to their alarm pheromones

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Alsaad, B. N., Free, J. B. and Howse, P. E. 1985. Adaptation of worker honeybees (apis-mellifera) to their alarm pheromones. Physiological Entomology. 10 (1), pp. 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1985.tb00013.x

Repelling foraging honeybees with alarm pheromones

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Free, J. B., Pickett, J. A., Ferguson, A. W., Simpkins, J. R. and Smith, M. C. 1985. Repelling foraging honeybees with alarm pheromones. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 105 (2), pp. 255-260. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600056318

Influence of virgin queen honeybees (Apis mellifera ) on queen rearing and foraging.

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Simpkins, J. R. 1985. Influence of virgin queen honeybees (Apis mellifera ) on queen rearing and foraging. Physiological Entomology. 10 (3), pp. 271-274. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1985.tb00047.x

Pheromones in the management of beneficial insects

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Pickett, J. A., Dawson, G. W., Free, J. B., Griffiths, D. C., Powell, W., Williams, I. M. and Woodcock, C. M. 1984. Pheromones in the management of beneficial insects. Proceedings of the British Crop Protection Council. 1, pp. 247-254.

Pheromones in the management of beneficial insects

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Dawson, G. W., Free, J. B., Griffiths, D. C., Powell, W., Williams, I. M. and Woodcock, C. M. 1984. Pheromones in the management of beneficial insects. Proceedings of the British Crop Protection Council. 1, pp. 247-254.

A synthetic pheromone lure useful for trapping stray honeybees

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Simpkins, J. R. 1984. A synthetic pheromone lure useful for trapping stray honeybees. Journal of Apicultural Research. 23 (2), pp. 88-89. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1984.11100614

Influence of immature queen honeybees (apis-mellifera) on queen rearing and foraging

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Simpkins, J. R. 1984. Influence of immature queen honeybees (apis-mellifera) on queen rearing and foraging. Physiological Entomology. 9 (4), pp. 387-394. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1984.tb00779.x

Honeybee nasonov pheromone lure

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Free, J. B., Pickett, J. A., Ferguson, A. W., Simpkins, J. R. and Williams, C. 1984. Honeybee nasonov pheromone lure. Bee World. 65 (4), pp. 175-181. https://doi.org/10.1080/0005772x.1984.11098806

Honeyed History - The archaeology of beekeeping by Cane, E.

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Free, J. B. 1984. Honeyed History - The archaeology of beekeeping by Cane, E. Nature. 309 (5970), pp. 730-730. https://doi.org/10.1038/309730a0

Using foraging honeybees to sample an area for trace-metals

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Free, J. B., Williams, I. H., Pinsent, Rjfh, Townshend, A., Basi, M. S. and Graham, C. L. 1983. Using foraging honeybees to sample an area for trace-metals. Environment International. 9 (1), pp. 9-12. https://doi.org/10.1016/0160-4120(83)90108-3

A synthetic pheromone lure to induce worker honeybees to consume water and artificial forage

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Pickett, J. A. 1983. A synthetic pheromone lure to induce worker honeybees to consume water and artificial forage. Journal of Apicultural Research. 22 (4), pp. 224-228. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1983.11100591

Scent-marking of flowers by honeybees

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Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1983. Scent-marking of flowers by honeybees. Journal of Apicultural Research. 22 (2), pp. 86-90. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1983.11100564

The increasing need to control insect pests of oilseed rape in England

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Winfield, S. 1983. The increasing need to control insect pests of oilseed rape in England. Bee World. 64 (4), pp. 163-168. https://doi.org/10.1080/0005772x.1983.11097941

Foraging behavior of honeybees on oilseed rape

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Free, J. B. and Ferguson, A. W. 1983. Foraging behavior of honeybees on oilseed rape. Bee World. 64 (1), pp. 22-24. https://doi.org/10.1080/0005772x.1983.11097903

Foraging behavior of honeybees and bumble bees on brussels sprout grown to produce hybrid seed

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Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1983. Foraging behavior of honeybees and bumble bees on brussels sprout grown to produce hybrid seed. Journal of Apicultural Research. 22 (2), pp. 94-97. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1983.11100566

Effect of various levels of infestation by the seed weevil (Ceutorhynchus assimilis Payk.) on the seed yield of oil-seed rape (Brassica napus L.)

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Winfield, S. 1983. Effect of various levels of infestation by the seed weevil (Ceutorhynchus assimilis Payk.) on the seed yield of oil-seed rape (Brassica napus L.). The Journal of Agricultural Science. 101 (DEC), pp. 589-596. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600038624

Effect of the components of the nasonov pheromone on its release by honeybees at the hive entrance

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Pickett, J. A. 1983. Effect of the components of the nasonov pheromone on its release by honeybees at the hive entrance. Journal of Apicultural Research. 22 (3), pp. 155-157. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1983.11100580

Effect of honeybee nasonov and alarm pheromone components on behavior at the nest entrance

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Use of unpurified nasonov pheromone components to attract clustering honeybees

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W., Pickett, J. A. and Williams, I. H. 1982. Use of unpurified nasonov pheromone components to attract clustering honeybees. Journal of Apicultural Research. 21 (1), pp. 26-29. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1982.11100512

Transfer of pheromone from immature queen honeybees, apis-mellifera

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Free, J. B. and Ferguson, A. W. 1982. Transfer of pheromone from immature queen honeybees, apis-mellifera. Physiological Entomology. 7 (4), pp. 401-406. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1982.tb00315.x

Attractiveness of (Z)-11-eicosen-1-ol to foraging honeybees

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Free, J. B., Williams, I. H., Pickett, J. A., Ferguson, A. W. and Martin, A. P. 1982. Attractiveness of (Z)-11-eicosen-1-ol to foraging honeybees. Journal of Apicultural Research. 21 (3), pp. 151-156. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1982.11100532

Biology and Behaviour of the Honeybee Apis Florea, and Possibilities for Beekeeping

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Free, J. B. 1981. Biology and Behaviour of the Honeybee Apis Florea, and Possibilities for Beekeeping. Bee World. 62 (2), pp. 46-59. https://doi.org/10.1080/0005772X.1981.11097817

Synthetic pheromones to attract honeybee (apis-mellifera) swarms

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Free, J. B., Pickett, J. A., Ferguson, A. W. and Smith, M. C. 1981. Synthetic pheromones to attract honeybee (apis-mellifera) swarms. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 97 (OCT), pp. 427-431. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600040879

Factors determining the release of nasonov pheromone by honeybees at the hive entrance

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Ferguson, A. W. and Free, J. B. 1981. Factors determining the release of nasonov pheromone by honeybees at the hive entrance. Physiological Entomology. 6 (1), pp. 15-19. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1981.tb00255.x

Evaluation of the various components of the nasonov pheromone used by clustering honeybees

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Free, J. B., Ferguson, A. W. and Pickett, J. A. 1981. Evaluation of the various components of the nasonov pheromone used by clustering honeybees. Physiological Entomology. 6 (3), pp. 263-268. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1981.tb00270.x

The attachment of honeybee comb to sloping hive sides and side-bars of frames

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Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1981. The attachment of honeybee comb to sloping hive sides and side-bars of frames. Journal of Apicultural Research. 20 (4), pp. 239-242. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1981.11100503

The value of white clover Trifolium repens L., Cultivar S100 planted on motorway verges to honeybees Apis mellifera L.

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Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1980. The value of white clover Trifolium repens L., Cultivar S100 planted on motorway verges to honeybees Apis mellifera L. Biological Conservation. 18 (2), pp. 89-92. https://doi.org/10.1016/0006-3207(80)90073-7

Using bees to pollinate crops

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Free, J. B. 1980. Using bees to pollinate crops. SPAN. 23 (1), pp. 23-26.

Queen pheromone transfer within honeybee colonies

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Ferguson, A. W. and Free, J. B. 1980. Queen pheromone transfer within honeybee colonies. Physiological Entomology. 5 (4), pp. 359-366. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1980.tb00245.x

Foraging of bees on oil-seed rape (brassica-napus l) in relation to the stage of flowering of the crop and pest-control

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Free, J. B. and Ferguson, A. W. 1980. Foraging of bees on oil-seed rape (brassica-napus l) in relation to the stage of flowering of the crop and pest-control. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 94 (1), pp. 151-154. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600028008

Differences in food-consumption of caged honeybees from different colonies

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Free, J. B. 1980. Differences in food-consumption of caged honeybees from different colonies. Journal of Apicultural Research. 19 (2), pp. 112-114. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1980.11100007

Progress towards the use of pheromones to stimulate pollination by honey bees

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Free, J. B. 1979. Progress towards the use of pheromones to stimulate pollination by honey bees. Proceedings 4th International Symposium on Pollination Md Agricultural Experimental Station Miscellaneous Publication. 1, pp. 7-22.

Techniques for studying honeybee pheromones involved in clustering, and experiments on the effect of nasonov and queen pheromones

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Ferguson, A. W., Free, J. B., Pickett, J. A. and Winder, M. 1979. Techniques for studying honeybee pheromones involved in clustering, and experiments on the effect of nasonov and queen pheromones. Physiological Entomology. 4 (4), pp. 339-344. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1979.tb00625.x

Production of a forage-marking pheromone by the honeybee

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Ferguson, A. W. and Free, J. B. 1979. Production of a forage-marking pheromone by the honeybee. Journal of Apicultural Research. 18 (2), pp. 128-135. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1979.11099956

Modern silversmith who fashions bees

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Free, J. B. 1979. Modern silversmith who fashions bees. American bee journal. 119 (1), pp. 33-33.

Managing honeybee colonies to enhance the pollen-gathering stimulus from brood pheromones

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1979. Managing honeybee colonies to enhance the pollen-gathering stimulus from brood pheromones. Applied Animal Ethology. 5 (2), pp. 173-178. https://doi.org/10.1016/0304-3762(79)90088-9

Infestation of crops of oil-seed rape (brassica-napus l) by insect pests

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Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1979. Infestation of crops of oil-seed rape (brassica-napus l) by insect pests. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 92 (1), pp. 203-218. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600060652

Distribution of insect pests on crops of oil-seed rape (brassica-napus l) and the damage they cause

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Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1979. Distribution of insect pests on crops of oil-seed rape (brassica-napus l) and the damage they cause. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 92 (1), pp. 139-149. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600060597

Compensation of oil-seed rape (brassica-napus l) plants after damage to their buds and pods

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Williams, I. H. and Free, J. B. 1979. Compensation of oil-seed rape (brassica-napus l) plants after damage to their buds and pods. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 92 (1), pp. 53-59. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600060494

Unusual behavior of bumble bees

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Free, J. B. 1978. Unusual behavior of bumble bees. Bee World. 59 (3), pp. 114-115. https://doi.org/10.1080/0005772x.1978.11097706

Survey of damage caused to crops of oil-seed rape (brassica-napus-l) by insect pests in south-central England and their effect on seed yield

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Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1978. Survey of damage caused to crops of oil-seed rape (brassica-napus-l) by insect pests in south-central England and their effect on seed yield. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 90 (2), pp. 417-424. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600055520

Responses of the pollen beetle, meligethes-aeneus, and the seed weevil, ceuthorhynchus-assimilis, to oil-seed rape, brassica-napus, and other plants

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Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1978. Responses of the pollen beetle, meligethes-aeneus, and the seed weevil, ceuthorhynchus-assimilis, to oil-seed rape, brassica-napus, and other plants. Journal of Applied Ecology. 15 (3), pp. 761-&. https://doi.org/10.2307/2402773

Feeding and mating-behavior of pollen beetles (meligethes-aeneus fab) and seed weevils (ceutorhynchus-assimilis payk) on oil-seed rape (brassica-napus l)

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Williams, I. H. and Free, J. B. 1978. Feeding and mating-behavior of pollen beetles (meligethes-aeneus fab) and seed weevils (ceutorhynchus-assimilis payk) on oil-seed rape (brassica-napus l). The Journal of Agricultural Science. 91 (2), pp. 453-459. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600046554

The construction and use of comb in a honeybee colony

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Free, J. B. 1977. The construction and use of comb in a honeybee colony. Report of the Central Association of Beekeepers.

Insect pollination of tropical crops

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1976. Insect pollination of tropical crops. Report of the Central Association of Beekeepers.

The effect on the foraging behaviour of honeybees of the relative locations of the hive entrance and brood combs

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Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1976. The effect on the foraging behaviour of honeybees of the relative locations of the hive entrance and brood combs. Applied Animal Ethology. 2 (2), pp. 141-154. https://doi.org/10.1016/0304-3762(76)90042-0

Pollination as a factor limiting yield of field beans (vicia-faba-l)

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Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1976. Pollination as a factor limiting yield of field beans (vicia-faba-l). The Journal of Agricultural Science. 87 (2), pp. 395-399. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600027714

Insect pollination of Anacardium occidentale L., Mangifera indica L., Blighia sapida Koenig and Persea americana Mill.

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Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1976. Insect pollination of Anacardium occidentale L., Mangifera indica L., Blighia sapida Koenig and Persea americana Mill. Tropical Agriculture. 53 (2), pp. 125-139.

The behaviour of xylocopa mordax foraging on ipomoca nil

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Free, J. B. 1975. The behaviour of xylocopa mordax foraging on ipomoca nil. Bee World. 56 (3), p. 121.

Pollination of Capsicum frutescens L., Capsicum annuum L. and Solanum melongena L.(Solanaceae) in Jamaica

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Free, J. B. 1975. Pollination of Capsicum frutescens L., Capsicum annuum L. and Solanum melongena L.(Solanaceae) in Jamaica. Journal of faculty of agriculture (Imperial College of Tropical Agriculture) University of West Indies. 52 (4), pp. 343-357.

Beneficial insects present on a motorway verge

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Free, J. B., Gennard, D., Stevenson, J. H. and Williams, I. H. 1975. Beneficial insects present on a motorway verge. Biological Conservation. 8 (1), pp. 61-72. https://doi.org/10.1016/0006-3207(75)90079-8

Pollination of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) in Jamaica by honeybees and wasps

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Free, J. B., Raw, A. and Williams, I. H. 1975. Pollination of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) in Jamaica by honeybees and wasps. 1 (3), pp. 213-223. https://doi.org/10.1016/0304-3762(75)90013-9

Pollination of capsicum-frutescens l, capsicum-annuum l and solanum-melongena-l (solanaceae) in Jamaica

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Free, J. B. 1975. Pollination of capsicum-frutescens l, capsicum-annuum l and solanum-melongena-l (solanaceae) in Jamaica. Tropical Agriculture. 52 (4), pp. 353-357.

Pollination and set of early flowers of runner bean (phaseolus-coccineus l)

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Williams, I. H. and Free, J. B. 1975. Pollination and set of early flowers of runner bean (phaseolus-coccineus l). Journal of Horticultural Science. 50 (4), pp. 405-413. https://doi.org/10.1080/00221589.1975.11514649

Observations on pollination of papaya (carica-papaya l) in Jamaica

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Free, J. B. 1975. Observations on pollination of papaya (carica-papaya l) in Jamaica. Tropical Agriculture. 52 (3), pp. 275-279.

Insect pollination of sugar-beet (beta-vulgaris) seed crops

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Free, J. B., Williams, I. H., Longden, P. C. and Johnson, M. G. 1975. Insect pollination of sugar-beet (beta-vulgaris) seed crops. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 81 (2), pp. 127-134. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1975.tb00529.x

Factors determining rearing and rejection of drones by honeybee colony

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Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1975. Factors determining rearing and rejection of drones by honeybee colony. Animal Behaviour. 23 (AUG), pp. 650-675. https://doi.org/10.1016/0003-3472(75)90143-8

Effect of environmental conditions during larval period on tendency of worker honeybees to develop their ovaries

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Williams, I. H. and Free, J. B. 1975. Effect of environmental conditions during larval period on tendency of worker honeybees to develop their ovaries. Journal of Entomology Series A-Physiology & Behaviour. 49 (MAR25), pp. 179-182.

Pollination of self-fertile apple-trees

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Free, J. B., Smith, B. D., Stott, K. G. and Williams, I. H. 1974. Pollination of self-fertile apple-trees. Journal Of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology. 49 (3), pp. 301-304. https://doi.org/10.1080/00221589.1974.11514583

Pollination of onion (allium-cepa l) to produce hybrid seed

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Williams, I. H. and Free, J. B. 1974. Pollination of onion (allium-cepa l) to produce hybrid seed. Journal of Applied Ecology. 11 (2), pp. 409-417. https://doi.org/10.2307/2402194

Influence of location of honeybee colonies on their choice of pollen sources

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Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1974. Influence of location of honeybee colonies on their choice of pollen sources. Journal of Applied Ecology. 11 (3), pp. 925-935. https://doi.org/10.2307/2401754

Factors determining food storage and brood rearing in honeybee (apis-mellifera l) comb

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Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1974. Factors determining food storage and brood rearing in honeybee (apis-mellifera l) comb. Journal of Entomology Series A-Physiology & Behaviour. 49 (NOV7), pp. 47-63.

Current and future developments in pollination practice and research

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Free, J. B. 1973. Current and future developments in pollination practice and research. Report of the Central Association of Beekeepers.

Pollination of hybrid kale (brassica-oleraceae l)

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Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1973. Pollination of hybrid kale (brassica-oleraceae l). The Journal of Agricultural Science. 81 (3), pp. 557-559. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0021859600086627

Genetic determination of honeybee (apis-mellifera l) foraging preferences

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Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1973. Genetic determination of honeybee (apis-mellifera l) foraging preferences. Annals of Applied Biology - AAB. 73 (2), pp. 137-141. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7348.1973.tb01318.x

Foraging behavior of honeybees (apis-mellifera-l) on brussels sprout (brassica-oleracea l)

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Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1973. Foraging behavior of honeybees (apis-mellifera-l) on brussels sprout (brassica-oleracea l). Journal of Applied Ecology. 10 (2), pp. 489-499. https://doi.org/10.2307/2402297

The influence of a Honeybee (Apis Mellifera) colony on egg-laying by its Queen

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Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1972. The influence of a Honeybee (Apis Mellifera) colony on egg-laying by its Queen. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 15 (2), pp. 224-228. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.1972.tb00200.x

The role of the Nasonov gland pheromone in crop communication by honeybees (Apis mellifera L.)

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Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1972. The role of the Nasonov gland pheromone in crop communication by honeybees (Apis mellifera L.). Behaviour. 41 (3/4), pp. 314-318.

Hoarding by honeybees (Apis mellifera L.)

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Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1972. Hoarding by honeybees (Apis mellifera L.). Animal Behaviour. 20 (2), pp. 327-334. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0003-3472(72)80054-X

The transport of pollen on the body hairs of honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) and bumblebees (Bombus spp. L.)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1972. The transport of pollen on the body hairs of honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) and bumblebees (Bombus spp. L.). Journal of Applied Ecology. 9 (2), pp. 609-615. https://doi.org/10.2307/2402458

Stimuli Eliciting Mating Behaviour of Bumblebee (Bomb Us Pratoruml.) Males

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1971. Stimuli Eliciting Mating Behaviour of Bumblebee (Bomb Us Pratoruml.) Males. Behaviour. 40 (1/2), pp. 55-61. https://doi.org/10.1163/156853971X00320

The effect of giving pollen and pollen supplement to honeybee colonies on the amount of pollen collected

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1971. The effect of giving pollen and pollen supplement to honeybee colonies on the amount of pollen collected. Journal of Apicultural Research. 10 (2), pp. 87-90. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1971.11099676

Effect of flower shapes and nectar guides on the behaviour of foraging honeybees

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1970. Effect of flower shapes and nectar guides on the behaviour of foraging honeybees. Behaviour. 37 (3/4), pp. 269-285. https://doi.org/10.1163/156853970X00376

The flower constancy of bumblebees

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1970. The flower constancy of bumblebees. Journal of Animal Ecology. 39 (2), pp. 395-402. https://doi.org/10.2307/2978

The behaviour of wasps (Vespula germanica L. and V. Vulgaris L.) when foraging

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1970. The behaviour of wasps (Vespula germanica L. and V. Vulgaris L.) when foraging. Insectes Sociaux. 17 (1), pp. 11-19. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02223769

Preliminary investigations on the occupation of artificial nests by Osmia rufa L.(Hymenoptera, Megachilidae)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1970. Preliminary investigations on the occupation of artificial nests by Osmia rufa L.(Hymenoptera, Megachilidae). Journal of Applied Ecology. 7 (3), pp. 559-566. https://doi.org/10.2307/2401978

Exposure of the Nasonov gland by honeybees (Apis mellifera) collecting water

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. and Williams, I. H. 1970. Exposure of the Nasonov gland by honeybees (Apis mellifera) collecting water. Behaviour. 37 (3/4), pp. 286-290. https://doi.org/10.1163/156853970X00385

Influence of the odour of a honeybee colony's food stores on the behaviour of its foragers

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1969. Influence of the odour of a honeybee colony's food stores on the behaviour of its foragers. Nature. 222 (5195), p. 778.

The egg-eating behaviour of Bombus lapidarius L.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B., Weinberg, I. and Whiten, A. 1969. The egg-eating behaviour of Bombus lapidarius L. Behaviour. 35 (3-4), pp. 313-317.

The effect of the size of a honeybee colony on its foraging activity

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. and Preece, D. A. 1969. The effect of the size of a honeybee colony on its foraging activity. Insectes Sociaux. 16 (1), pp. 73-77. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02224465

The Foraging Behaviour of Honeybees (Apis mellifera) and Bumblebees (Bombus Spp.) on Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum), Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) and Strawberry (Fragaria × Ananassa) Flowers

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1968. The Foraging Behaviour of Honeybees (Apis mellifera) and Bumblebees (Bombus Spp.) on Blackcurrant (Ribes nigrum), Raspberry (Rubus idaeus) and Strawberry (Fragaria × Ananassa) Flowers. Journal of Applied Ecology. 5 (1), pp. 157-168. https://doi.org/10.2307/2401280

The pollination of strawberries by honey-bees

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1968. The pollination of strawberries by honey-bees. Journal of Horticultural Science. 43 (1), pp. 107-111. https://doi.org/10.1080/00221589.1968.11514237

The pollination of black currants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1968. The pollination of black currants. Journal of Horticultural Science. 43 (1), pp. 69-73. https://doi.org/10.1080/00221589.1968.11514233

Studies on the seasonal changes in the activities of honeybee colonies

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1968. Studies on the seasonal changes in the activities of honeybee colonies. A lecture given to the Central Association of Beekeepers on 14th February 1968. February (14th), p. 12pp.

Dandelion as a competitor to fruit trees for bee visits

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1968. Dandelion as a competitor to fruit trees for bee visits. Journal of Applied Ecology. 5 (1), pp. 169-178. https://doi.org/10.2307/2401281

The conditions under which foraging honeybees expose their Nasonov gland

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1968. The conditions under which foraging honeybees expose their Nasonov gland. Journal of Apicultural Research. 7 (3), pp. 139-145. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1968.11100204

Engorging of honey by worker honeybees when their colony is smoked

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1968. Engorging of honey by worker honeybees when their colony is smoked. Journal of Apicultural Research. 7 (3), pp. 135-138. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1968.11100203

The behaviour of bees visiting runner beans (Phaseolus multiflorus)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1968. The behaviour of bees visiting runner beans (Phaseolus multiflorus). Journal of Applied Ecology. 5 (3), pp. 631-638. https://doi.org/10.2307/2401637

The Pollination of Runner Beans (Phaseolus Multiflorus) in a Glasshouse

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. and Racey, P. A. 1968. The Pollination of Runner Beans (Phaseolus Multiflorus) in a Glasshouse. Journal of Apicultural Research. 7 (2), pp. 67-69. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1968.11100191

The effect of the size of honeybee colonies on food consumption, brood rearing and the longevity of the bees during winter

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. and Racey, P. A. 1968. The effect of the size of honeybee colonies on food consumption, brood rearing and the longevity of the bees during winter. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 11 (2), pp. 241-249. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.1968.tb02048.x

The alerting pheromones of the honeybee

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. and Simpson, J. 1968. The alerting pheromones of the honeybee. Zeitschrift fur vergleichende Physiologie. 61 (3), pp. 361-365. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00428008

The pollination of oilseed rape (Brassica napus) and the behaviour of bees on the crop

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. and Nuttall, P. M. 1968. The pollination of oilseed rape (Brassica napus) and the behaviour of bees on the crop. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 71 (1), pp. 91-94. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600065631

Effect of the time of day at which honeybee colonies are first allowed flight in a new location on their choice of flower species

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. and Nuttall, P. M. 1968. Effect of the time of day at which honeybee colonies are first allowed flight in a new location on their choice of flower species. Nature. 218 (982), p. 982. https://doi.org/10.1038/218982a0

The production of drone comb by honeybee colonies

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1967. The production of drone comb by honeybee colonies. Journal of Apicultural Research. 6 (1), pp. 29-36. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1967.11100157

Factors determining the collection of pollen by honeybee foragers.

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1967. Factors determining the collection of pollen by honeybee foragers. Animal Behaviour. 51 (1), pp. 134-144. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0003-3472(67)80024-1

Seasonal regulations in the honeybee colony

B - Book chapters etc edited externally

Free, J. B. 1967. Seasonal regulations in the honeybee colony. in: Kalmus, H. (ed.) Regulation and control in living systems London Wiley. pp. 351-379

Recent discoveries about honeybee behaviour that have possible application to bee keeping

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1967. Recent discoveries about honeybee behaviour that have possible application to bee keeping. American bee journal. 107 (12), pp. 448-450.

The effect on honeybee mortality of applying insecticides as sprays or granules to flowering field beans

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B., Needham, P. H., Racey, P. A. and Stevenson, J. H. 1967. The effect on honeybee mortality of applying insecticides as sprays or granules to flowering field beans. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture. 18 (4), pp. 133-138. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.2740180401

Studies on the honeybee pollination of fruit flowers

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1966. Studies on the honeybee pollination of fruit flowers. Bee World. 47 (1 supplement).

The foraging areas of honeybees in an orchard of standard apple trees

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1966. The foraging areas of honeybees in an orchard of standard apple trees. Journal of Applied Ecology. 3 (2), pp. 261-268. https://doi.org/10.2307/2401251

The Pollination of the Beans Phaseolus Multiflorus and Phaseolus Vulgaris by Honeybees

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1966. The Pollination of the Beans Phaseolus Multiflorus and Phaseolus Vulgaris by Honeybees. Journal of Apicultural Research. 5 (2), pp. 87-91. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1966.11100139

The pollination requirements of broad beans and field beans (Vicia faba)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1966. The pollination requirements of broad beans and field beans (Vicia faba). The Journal of Agricultural Science. 66 (3), pp. 395-397. https://doi.org/10.1017/S002185960006370X

The pollinating efficiency of honey-bee visits to apple flowers

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1966. The pollinating efficiency of honey-bee visits to apple flowers. Journal of Horticultural Science. 41, pp. 91-94. https://doi.org/10.1080/00221589.1966.11514158

The Pollination of Freesia Refracta in Glasshouses

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. and Racey, P. A. 1966. The Pollination of Freesia Refracta in Glasshouses. Journal of Apicultural Research. 5 (3), pp. 177-182. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1966.11100151

The transport of pollen by honey-bees from one foraging trip to the next

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. and Durrant, A. J. 1966. The transport of pollen by honey-bees from one foraging trip to the next. Journal of Horticultural Science. 41 (1), pp. 87-89. https://doi.org/10.1080/00221589.1966.11514157

The dilution and evaporation of the honey-stomach contents of honeybees at different temperatures

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. and Durrant, A. J. 1966. The dilution and evaporation of the honey-stomach contents of honeybees at different temperatures. 5 (1), pp. 3-8. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1966.11100124

The foraging behaviour of bees and its effect on the isolation and speciation of plants

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1965. The foraging behaviour of bees and its effect on the isolation and speciation of plants. Botanical Society of the British Isles Conference Reports No 9 Reproductive biology and taxonomy of vascular plants. (9), pp. 76-92.

Attempts to increase pollination by spraying crops with sugar syrup

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1965. Attempts to increase pollination by spraying crops with sugar syrup. Journal of Apicultural Research. 4 (1), pp. 61-64. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1965.11100105

The effect on pollen collection of feeding honey-bee colonies with sugar syrup

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1965. The effect on pollen collection of feeding honey-bee colonies with sugar syrup. The Journal of Agricultural Science. 64 (2), pp. 167-168. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0021859600064728

The behaviour of honeybee foragers when their colonies are fed sugar syrup

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1965. The behaviour of honeybee foragers when their colonies are fed sugar syrup. Journal of Apicultural Research. 4 (2), pp. 85-88. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1965.11100108

The allocation of duties among worker honeybees

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1965. The allocation of duties among worker honeybees. Sympsia - Zoological Society of London. 14, pp. 39-59.

The ability of bumblebees and honeybees to pollinate red clover

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1965. The ability of bumblebees and honeybees to pollinate red clover. Journal of Applied Ecology. 2, pp. 289-294. https://doi.org/10.2307/2401480

The behaviour of honeybees on sunflowers (Helianthus annuus L.)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1964. The behaviour of honeybees on sunflowers (Helianthus annuus L.). Journal of Applied Ecology. 1 (1), pp. 19-27. https://doi.org/10.2307/2401586

The allocation of duties among worker honeybees

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1964. The allocation of duties among worker honeybees. Animal Behaviour. 12, pp. 389-390.

Honeybees play an important role in orchard fruit set

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1964. Honeybees play an important role in orchard fruit set. Commercial grower. April (10th).

Comparison of the importance of insect and wind pollination of apple trees

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1964. Comparison of the importance of insect and wind pollination of apple trees. Nature. 201 (4920), p. 726–727. https://doi.org/10.1038/201726b0

The pollination requirements of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. and Simpson, J. 1964. The pollination requirements of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L). Empire Journal of Experimental Agriculture. 32 (128), pp. 340-342.

The effect of distance from pollinizer varieties on the fruit set of apple, pear and sweet-cherry trees

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. and Spencer-Booth, Y. 1964. The effect of distance from pollinizer varieties on the fruit set of apple, pear and sweet-cherry trees. Journal of Horticultural Science. 39 (1), pp. 54-60. https://doi.org/10.1080/00221589.1964.11514090

The flower constancy of bumblebees

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1963. The flower constancy of bumblebees. Journal of Animal Ecology. 32 (1), pp. 119-131. https://doi.org/10.2307/2521

The respiratory metabolism of honey-bee colonies at low temperatures

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. and Simpson, J. 1963. The respiratory metabolism of honey-bee colonies at low temperatures. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 6 (3), pp. 234-238.

The pollination of mustard by honeybees

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. and Spencer-Booth, Y. 1963. The pollination of mustard by honeybees. Journal of Apicultural Research. 2 (1), pp. 69-70. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1963.11100061

The foraging behaviour of honeybees in an orchard of dwarf apple trees

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. and Spencer-Booth, Y. 1963. The foraging behaviour of honeybees in an orchard of dwarf apple trees. Journal of Horticultural Science. 39 (2), pp. 78-83. https://doi.org/10.1080/00221589.1964.11514093

The foraging areas of honey-bee colonies in fruit orchards

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. and Spencer-Booth, Y. 1963. The foraging areas of honey-bee colonies in fruit orchards. Journal of Horticultural Science. 38 (2), pp. 129-137. https://doi.org/10.1080/00221589.1963.11514066

The effect of examining honeybee colonies on their subsequent foraging activity

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. and Spencer-Booth, Y. 1963. The effect of examining honeybee colonies on their subsequent foraging activity. Journal of Apicultural Research. 2 (1), pp. 67-68. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1963.11100060

The attractiveness of geraniol to foraging honeybees

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1962. The attractiveness of geraniol to foraging honeybees. Journal of Apicultural Research. 1 (1), pp. 52-54. https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.1962.11100049

The behaviour of honeybees visiting field beans (Vicia faba)

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1962. The behaviour of honeybees visiting field beans (Vicia faba). Journal of Animal Ecology. 31 (3), pp. 497-502. https://doi.org/10.2307/2049

The foraging behaviour of honeybees in relation to pollination

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1962. The foraging behaviour of honeybees in relation to pollination. Lecture given to the Central Association of Beekeepers on 12th April 1962.

Studies on the pollination of fruit trees by honey bees

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1962. Studies on the pollination of fruit trees by honey bees. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society. 87, pp. 302-309.

The effect of distance from pollinizer varieties on the fruit set on trees in plum and apple orchards

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1962. The effect of distance from pollinizer varieties on the fruit set on trees in plum and apple orchards. Journal of Horticultural Science. 37 (4), pp. 262-271. https://doi.org/10.1080/00221589.1962.11514045

The upper lethal temperature of honeybees

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. and Spencer-Booth, Y. 1962. The upper lethal temperature of honeybees. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. 5 (4), pp. 249-254. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1570-7458.1962.tb00588.x

Hypopharyngeal gland development and division of labour in honey-bee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies

A - Papers appearing in refereed journals

Free, J. B. 1961. Hypopharyngeal gland development and division of labour in honey-bee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies. Proceedings of the Royal Entomological Society London. Series A. General entomology. 36 (1-3), pp. 5-8. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-3032.1961.tb00253.x

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