The western honey bee (Apis mellifera) is severely impacted by the parasitic Tropilaelaps
mercedesae mite, which has the capacity to outcompete Varroa destructor mites (the current …

Oxalic acid (OA) is a popular miticide used to control Varroa destructor (Mesostigmata:
Varroidae) in western honey bee (Apis mellifera L.)(Hymenoptera: Apidae) colonies. Our …

In temperate climates, honey bees show strong phenotypic plasticity associated with
seasonal changes. In summer, worker bees typically only survive for about a month and can …

The purpose of this research was to determine how common chemical treatments influence
Varroa destructor (Anderson and Trueman) population resurgence rates (defined as time …

The honeybee plays an extremely important role in ecosystem stability and diversity and in
the production of bee pollinated crops. Honey bees and other pollinators are under threat …

Simple Summary Our study addresses the growing number of reports of Varroa mite
resistance to amitraz, which is vital for beekeepers in managing this destructive pest …

This research focuses on the intricate dynamical systems of eusocial insects, particularly
ants and honey bees, known for their highly organized colonies and cooperative behaviors …