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 …
Diversity and Global Distribution of Viruses of the Western Honey Bee, Apis mellifera
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 …
infecting new host species and populations. A growing number of viruses have been …
[HTML][HTML] Honey bee survival mechanisms against the parasite Varroa destructor: a systematic review of phenotypic and genomic research efforts
The ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor is the most significant pathological threat to the
western honey bee, Apis mellifera, leading to the death of most colonies if left untreated. An …
western honey bee, Apis mellifera, leading to the death of most colonies if left untreated. An …
Varroa destructor: how does it harm Apis mellifera honey bees and what can be done about it?
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 …
mellifera), the ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor has emerged as a major issue for …
Geographical Distribution and Selection of European Honey Bees Resistant to Varroa destructor
Simple Summary The parasitic mite Varroa destructor is a major challenge to honey bee
populations worldwide. Some honey bee populations are resistant to the mite, but most of …
populations worldwide. Some honey bee populations are resistant to the mite, but most of …
Advances and perspectives in selecting resistance traits against the parasitic mite Varroa destructor in honey bees
M Guichard, V Dietemann, M Neuditschko… - Genetics Selection …, 2020 - Springer
Background In spite of the implementation of control strategies in honey bee (Apis mellifera)
kee**, the invasive parasitic mite Varroa destructor remains one of the main causes of …
kee**, the invasive parasitic mite Varroa destructor remains one of the main causes of …
Survey-derived best management practices for backyard beekeepers improve colony health and reduce mortality
Honey bee colony losses in the US have exceeded acceptable levels for at least a decade,
leaving beekeepers in need of management practices to improve colony health and survival …
leaving beekeepers in need of management practices to improve colony health and survival …
Rapid parallel evolution overcomes global honey bee parasite
In eusocial insect colonies nestmates cooperate to combat parasites, a trait called social
immunity. However, social immunity failed for Western honey bees (Apis mellifera) when the …
immunity. However, social immunity failed for Western honey bees (Apis mellifera) when the …
A death pheromone, oleic acid, triggers hygienic behavior in honey bees (Apis mellifera L.)
Eusocial insects live in teeming societies with thousands of their kin. In this crowded
environment, workers combat disease by removing or burying their dead or diseased …
environment, workers combat disease by removing or burying their dead or diseased …
Perspectives on hygienic behavior in Apis mellifera and other social insects
Hygienic behavior in honey bees, Apis mellifera, has been studied for over 80 years with the
aim of understanding mechanisms of pathogen and parasite resistance and colony health …
aim of understanding mechanisms of pathogen and parasite resistance and colony health …