In the past centuries, viruses have benefited from globalization to spread across the globe,
infecting new host species and populations. A growing number of viruses have been …

Deformed wing virus (DWV) has become the most well-known, widespread, and intensively
studied insect pathogen in the world. Although DWV was previously present in honeybee …

Numerous studies have recently reported on the discovery of bee viruses in different
arthropod species and their possible transmission routes, vastly increasing our …

Since its migration from the Asian honey bee (Apis cerana) to the European honey bee (Apis
mellifera), the ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor has emerged as a major issue for …

The association between the deformed wing virus and the parasitic mite Varroa destructor
has been identified as a major cause of worldwide honeybee colony losses. The mite acts …

Bees are important plant pollinators in both natural and agricultural ecosystems. Managed
and wild bees have experienced high average annual colony losses, population declines …

The ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor is one of the most destructive pests of the honey
bee (Apis mellifera) and the primary biotic cause of colony collapse in many regions of the …

Environmental and agricultural pollination services by honey bees, Apis mellifera, and
honey production are compromised by high levels of annual colony losses globally. The …

Global pollinator declines as a result of emerging infectious diseases are of major concern.
Managed honeybees Apis mellifera are susceptible to numerous parasites and pathogens …

The ectoparasitic mite, Varroa destructor, is unarguably the leading cause of honeybee
(Apis mellifera) mortality worldwide through its role as a vector for lethal viruses, in …