Risk factors Number of hives Positive (Prevalence) P-value
Examined    
Hive Type      
Modern 165 76 (46.1) 0.001
Transitional 88 22 (25)  
Traditional 132 64 (48.5)  
Altitude      
Highland 322 130 (40.4) 0.125
Medium land 63 32 (50.4)  
Type of Management      
Backyard 256 97 (37.9) 0.019
Apiary 129 65 (50.4)  
Colony status      
Weak 83 34 (40.9)  
Medium 160 67 (41.9) 0.956
Strong 142 61 (43)  
Table 1: Prevalence of bee lice category and the different risk factors.