The ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor is the most significant pathological threat to the
western honey bee, Apis mellifera, leading to the death of most colonies if left untreated. An …

Evidence for global bee population declines has catalyzed a rapidly evolving area of
research that aims to identify the causal factors and to effectively assess the status of …

Background In spite of the implementation of control strategies in honey bee (Apis mellifera)
keeping, the invasive parasitic mite Varroa destructor remains one of the main causes of …

Eusocial insects live in teeming societies with thousands of their kin. In this crowded
environment, workers combat disease by removing or burying their dead or diseased …

Hygienic behavior in honey bees, Apis mellifera, has been studied for over 80 years with the
aim of understanding mechanisms of pathogen and parasite resistance and colony health …

Declines in bee populations across the world threaten food security and ecosystem function.
It is currently not possible to routinely predict which specific stressors lead to declines in …

Managed bee species provide essential pollination services that contribute to food security
worldwide. However, managed bees face a diverse array of threats and anticipating these …

The ectoparasite Varroa destructor is the greatest threat to managed honey bee (Apis
mellifera) colonies globally. Despite significant efforts, novel treatments to control the mite …

Honey bees are major pollinators of agricultural and non-agricultural landscapes. In recent
years, honey bee colonies have exhibited high annual losses and commercial beekeepers …

Background The population genetics of US honey bee stocks remain poorly characterized
despite the agricultural importance of Apis mellifera as the major crop pollinator …