Varroa destructor: A complex parasite, crippling honey bees worldwide
The parasitic mite, Varroa destructor, has shaken the beekee** and pollination industries
since its spread from its native host, the Asian honey bee (Apis cerana), to the naïve …
since its spread from its native host, the Asian honey bee (Apis cerana), to the naïve …
Understanding the Enemy: A Review of the Genetics, Behavior and Chemical Ecology of Varroa destructor, the Parasitic Mite of Apis mellifera
T Reams, J Rangel - Journal of Insect Science, 2022 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Varroa destructor (Mesostigmata: Varroidae) is arguably the most damaging
parasitic mite that attacks honey bees worldwide. Since its initial host switch from the Asian …
parasitic mite that attacks honey bees worldwide. Since its initial host switch from the Asian …
Population genetics of ectoparasitic mites Varroa spp. in Eastern and Western honey bees
Host shifts of parasites are often causing devastating effects in the new hosts. The Varroa
genus is known for a lineage of Varroa destructor that shifted to the Western honey bee, Apis …
genus is known for a lineage of Varroa destructor that shifted to the Western honey bee, Apis …
Population genetics of ectoparasitic mites suggest arms race with honeybee hosts
The ectoparasitic mite, Varroa destructor, is the most severe biotic threat to honeybees (Apis
mellifera) globally, usually causing colony death within a few years without treatments. While …
mellifera) globally, usually causing colony death within a few years without treatments. While …
Prospects, challenges and perspectives in harnessing natural selection to solve the 'varroa problem'of honey bees
M Guichard, B Dainat, V Dietemann - Evolutionary Applications, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Honey bees, Apis mellifera, of European origin are major pollinators of crops and wild flora.
Their endemic and exported populations are threatened by a variety of abiotic and biotic …
Their endemic and exported populations are threatened by a variety of abiotic and biotic …
Spatio‐temporal dynamics of Varroa destructor resistance to tau‐fluvalinate in Czechia, associated with L925V sodium channel point mutation
BACKGROUND Extensive application of pyrethroids to control Varroa destructor, an
invasive mite devastating bee colonies, has resulted in a global spread of resistant mite …
invasive mite devastating bee colonies, has resulted in a global spread of resistant mite …
[HTML][HTML] Genetic diversification of an invasive honey bee ectoparasite across sympatric and allopatric host populations
Invasive parasites are major threats to biodiversity. The honey bee ectoparasite, Varroa
destructor, has shifted host and spread almost globally several decades ago. This pest is …
destructor, has shifted host and spread almost globally several decades ago. This pest is …
The first steps toward a global pandemic: Reconstructing the demographic history of parasite host switches in its native range
Host switching allows parasites to expand their niches. However, successful switching may
require suites of adaptations and also may decrease performance on the old host. As a …
require suites of adaptations and also may decrease performance on the old host. As a …
Coexistence of genetically different Varroa destructor in Apis mellifera colonies
The aim of this study was to investigate the genetic diversity of Varroa destructor parasitizing
Apis mellifera colonies and to test for possible host–parasite association at the mitochondrial …
Apis mellifera colonies and to test for possible host–parasite association at the mitochondrial …
Behavioral Genetics of the Interactions between Apis mellifera and Varroa destructor
The western honeybee Apis mellifera exhibits a diverse set of adaptations in response to
infestations by its most virulent disease-causing agent, the ectoparasitic mite Varroa …
infestations by its most virulent disease-causing agent, the ectoparasitic mite Varroa …