The final frontier: ecological and evolutionary dynamics of a global parasite invasion
Studying rapid biological changes accompanying the introduction of alien organisms into
native ecosystems can provide insights into fundamental ecological and evolutionary theory …
native ecosystems can provide insights into fundamental ecological and evolutionary theory …
Virus replication in the honey bee parasite, Varroa destructor
JE Damayo, RC McKee, G Buchmann… - Journal of …, 2023 - Am Soc Microbiol
The ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor is the leading threat to the health of Western honey
bees (Apis mellifera) primarily through its action as a vector of viruses. However, it is unclear …
bees (Apis mellifera) primarily through its action as a vector of viruses. However, it is unclear …
RNA interference as a next‐generation control method for suppressing Varroa destructor reproduction in honey bee (Apis mellifera) hives
RA McGruddy, ZE Smeele, B Manley… - Pest Management …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract BACKGROUND The Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) is considered to be the
greatest threat to apiculture worldwide. RNA interference (RNAi) using double‐stranded …
greatest threat to apiculture worldwide. RNA interference (RNAi) using double‐stranded …
[HTML][HTML] Nano-and microformulated botanicals for managing ticks and mites of medical and veterinary importance: Past, present, and future
Developing effective and sustainable green solutions for managing arthropod pests and
vectors is a timely challenge. The present review is dedicated to mites and ticks (Acari) …
vectors is a timely challenge. The present review is dedicated to mites and ticks (Acari) …
Varroa appears to drive persistent increases in New Zealand colony losses
P Stahlmann-Brown, RJ Hall, H Pragert, T Robertson - Insects, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary New Zealand is a significant exporter of high-value honey, and honey
bees are the major pollinator of many important food crops. Bee colonies naturally die over …
bees are the major pollinator of many important food crops. Bee colonies naturally die over …
Origins, diversity, and adaptive evolution of DWV in the honey bees of the Azores: the impact of the invasive mite Varroa destructor
AR Lopes, M Low, R Martín-Hernández… - Virus …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Deformed wing virus (DWV) is a honey bee virus, whose emergence from relative obscurity
is driven by the recent host-switch, adaptation, and global dispersal of the ectoparasitic mite …
is driven by the recent host-switch, adaptation, and global dispersal of the ectoparasitic mite …
An invasive ant increases deformed wing virus loads in honey bees
The majority of invasive species are best known for their effects as predators. However,
many introduced predators may also be substantial reservoirs for pathogens. Honey bee …
many introduced predators may also be substantial reservoirs for pathogens. Honey bee …
Identification and pathogen detection of a Neocypholaelaps species (Acari: Mesostigmata: Ameroseiidae) from beehives in the Republic of Korea
In this study, we identified a new strain of the genus Neocypholaelaps from the beehives of
Apis mellifera colonies in the Republic of Korea (ROK). The Neocypholaelap sp. KOR23 …
Apis mellifera colonies in the Republic of Korea (ROK). The Neocypholaelap sp. KOR23 …
Old strategies as modern solutions, shook swarming reduced Varroa destructor infestation rates of managed honey bee, Apis mellifera, colonies
Transferring adult honey bees from the combs of their hive to a new empty hive is a
management strategy known as “shook swarming” that has been used by beekeepers in a …
management strategy known as “shook swarming” that has been used by beekeepers in a …
Metagenomic analysis of viromes in honey bee colonies (Apis mellifera; Hymenoptera: Apidae) after mass disappearance in Korea
After the nationwide, massive winter losses of honey bees in Korea during the winter of
2021, samplings were conducted from live honey bees in colonies and dead honey bees …
2021, samplings were conducted from live honey bees in colonies and dead honey bees …