Integrated Pest Management Control of Varroa destructor (Acari: Varroidae), the Most Damaging Pest of (Apis mellifera L. (Hymenoptera: Apidae)) Colonies
Varroa destructor is among the greatest biological threats to western honey bee (Apis
mellifera L.) health worldwide. Beekeepers routinely use chemical treatments to control this …
mellifera L.) health worldwide. Beekeepers routinely use chemical treatments to control this …
Pathogens spillover from honey bees to other arthropods
A Nanetti, L Bortolotti, G Cilia - Pathogens, 2021 - mdpi.com
Honey bees, and pollinators in general, play a major role in the health of ecosystems. There
is a consensus about the steady decrease in pollinator populations, which raises global …
is a consensus about the steady decrease in pollinator populations, which raises global …
Honey bees and climate explain viral prevalence in wild bee communities on a continental scale
Viruses are omnipresent, yet the knowledge on drivers of viral prevalence in wild host
populations is often limited. Biotic factors, such as sympatric managed host species, as well …
populations is often limited. Biotic factors, such as sympatric managed host species, as well …
Disentangling the microbial ecological factors impacting honey bee susceptibility to Paenibacillus larvae infection
Paenibacillus larvae is a spore-forming bacterial entomopathogen and causal agent of the
important honey bee larval disease, American foulbrood (AFB). Active infections by …
important honey bee larval disease, American foulbrood (AFB). Active infections by …
Viral communities in the parasite Varroa destructor and in colonies of their honey bee host (Apis mellifera) in New Zealand
The parasitic mite Varroa destructor is a leading cause of mortality for Western honey bee
(Apis mellifera) colonies around the globe. We sought to confirm the presence and likely …
(Apis mellifera) colonies around the globe. We sought to confirm the presence and likely …
Insights into varroa mite (Varroa destructor) infestation levels in local honeybee (Apis mellifera) colonies of Ethiopia
A Gela, A Atickem, A Bezabeh… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The varroa mite (Varroa destructor) is the most economically important parasitic pest of
honey bees (Apis mellifera) that causes global colony decline and loss. Since its first …
honey bees (Apis mellifera) that causes global colony decline and loss. Since its first …
Detection of Lotmaria passim, Crithidia mellificae and Replicative Forms of Deformed Wing Virus and Kashmir Bee Virus in the Small Hive Beetle (Aethina tumida)
Knowledge regarding the honey bee pathogens borne by invasive bee pests remains
scarce. This investigation aimed to assess the presence in Aethina tumida (small hive …
scarce. This investigation aimed to assess the presence in Aethina tumida (small hive …
Results of an international survey for risk assessment of honey bee health concerning Varroa management
Here, we present the results of an online international survey concerning the adoption of
good beekeeping practices and proper biosecurity measures for the management of …
good beekeeping practices and proper biosecurity measures for the management of …
Evaluating the Efficacy of Common Treatments Used for Vairimorpha (Nosema) spp. Control
Vairimorpha (formerly Nosema) apis and V. ceranae are microsporidian pathogens that are
of concern for managed honey bee colonies. Multiple treatments have been proposed to be …
of concern for managed honey bee colonies. Multiple treatments have been proposed to be …
Seasonal differences in Varroa destructor population growth in western honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies
Varroa destructor is a major threat for apiculture worldwide. A successful approach to control
this parasite must include the application of effective treatments at the correct time. To …
this parasite must include the application of effective treatments at the correct time. To …