The number of species on Earth is one of the most fundamental numbers in science, but one
that remains highly uncertain. Clearly, more species exist than the present number of …

Very rapidly after Varroa destructor invaded apiaries of Apis mellifera, the devastating effect
of this mite prompted an active research effort to understand and control this parasite. Over a …

Humans have been fascinated by bees for centuries. Bees display a wide spectrum of
behaviours and ecological roles that have provided biologists with a vast amount of material …

Varroa jacobsoni was first described as a natural ectoparasitic mite of the Eastern honeybee
(Apis cerana) throughout Asia. It later switched host to the Western honeybee (A. mellifera) …

Since the publication of the first edition of this book in 1982, investigation into the pathology
of honey bees has progressed considerably. Furthermore, several different agents of …

A critical historical review of previous classifications and other work on tarsonemid and
related mites is presented. General information concerning tarsonemids is reviewed …

Pollinators-insects, birds, bats, and other animals that carry pollen from the male to the
female parts of flowers for plant reproduction-are an essential part of natural and agricultural …

▪ Abstract The hive of the honey bee is a suitable habitat for diverse mites (Acari), including
nonparasitic, omnivorous, and pollen-feeding species, and parasites. The biology and …

A behavioral and physiological resistance mechanism of the Asian honey bee (Apis cerana)
to an ectoparasitic mite, Varroa jacobsoni, which causes severe damage to the European …

Bees have been managed and utilised for honey production for centuries and, more
recently, pollination services. Since the mid 20th Century, the use and production of …