Table 8 Definitions, means, and standard deviation for the explanatory variables
Variable | Definition | Mean | SD |
|---|---|---|---|
LNHIVES | Size of the operation in terms of hives (logs) | 4.282 | 1.190 |
TRAP | Denotes whether the operation makes use of traps for SHB control | 0.710 | 0.461 |
APIC_REVENUE | Percentage of revenues from the apicultural activity over the total revenue | 4.581 | 1.669 |
HONEY | Percentage of revenues from honey over the total apicultural revenue | 4.065 | 1.315 |
QUEEN | Indicates whether the operator rears queens for sale | 0.581 | 0.502 |
FARM REVENUES | Farm revenues from apiculture and other activities | 2.258 | 1.483 |
DIPLOMA | Indicates whether the operator holds a diploma or less | 0.613 | 0.495 |
EXPERIENCE | Indicated the years of experience of the operator in beekeeping | 20.000 | 13.005 |
AG_VET_ED | Indicates whether the operator has a specific education in agricultural or veterinary | 0.290 | 0.461 |
APIC_INCO ~ 75 | Revenues from apiculture more than 75% of household income | 2.645 | 1.330 |
Reggio Calabria | Indicates whether the operation is located in the province of Reggio Calabria | 0.226 | 0.425 |
Vibo Valentia | Indicates whether the operation is located in the province of Vibo Valentia | 0.355 | 0.486 |