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 …

As synthetic pesticides play a major role in pollinator decline worldwide, biopesticides have
been gaining increased attention to develop more sustainable methods for pest …

Chelicerate mites diverged from other arthropod lineages more than 400 million years ago
and subsequently developed specific and remarkable xenobiotic adaptations. The study of …

Pollination by honey bees plays a key role in the functioning of ecosystems and optimisation
of agricultural yields. Severe honey bee colony losses worldwide have raised concerns …

Simple Summary Worldwide, mass losses of honey bee colonies are being observed more
frequently due to Varroa mite infestation. Therefore, varroosis is considered a major problem …

Simple Summary Varroa destructor is a parasitic organism feeding and living among
honeybees. It transmits viruses like the Deformed Wing Virus which can lead to the decline …

Thymus satureioides and Origanum elongatum, endemic, aromatic and sources of honey in
Morocco, are rich in essential oils (EOs). In Southwest, Varroa destructor affects less bee …

Highlights•Varroa mites are a key threat to honey bee colonies.•Genetic resources shed light
on Varroa biology and interactions with their hosts.•Work describing reproductive cues and …

Pollinating bees are stressed by highly variable environmental conditions, malnutrition,
parasites and pathogens, but may also by getting in contact with microorganisms or …

Formulated conidia of insect-pathogenic fungi, such as Beauveria and Metarhizium, serve
as the active ingredients of fungal insecticides but are highly sensitive to persistent high …