Fungicides account for more than 35% of the global pesticide market and their use is
predicted to increase in the future. While fungicides are commonly applied during bloom …

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 …

Over the past two decades, there has been an alarming decline in the number of honey bee
colonies. This phenomenon is called Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). Bee products play a …

Simple Summary The western honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) is one of the most valuable
insect species. However, several biological stressors pose a threat to this pollinating insect …

Honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies that pollinate California's almond orchards are often
exposed to mixtures of agrochemicals. Although agrochemicals applied during almond …

Pollinator diversity and abundance in North America have been at a steep decline over the
last two decades due to the combinatorial effects of several environmental and …

In the honey bee, Apis mellifera, colonies are composed of one queen, thousands of female
workers, and a few thousand seasonal males (drones) that are reared only during the …

The quality of honey bee drone semen is relevant in different contexts, ranging from colony
productivity to pathology, toxicology and biodiversity preservation. Despite its importance …

Honey bee colony management is critical to mitigating the negative effects of biotic and
abiotic stressors. However, there is significant variation in the practices implemented by …

Fenazaquin, a potent insecticide widely used to control phytophagous mites, has recently
emerged as a potential solution for managing Varroa destructor mites in honeybees …