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 …

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony loss is a widespread phenomenon with important
economic and biological implications, whose drivers are still an open matter of investigation …

Honey bees are crucial pollinators for agricultural and natural ecosystems, but are
experiencing heavy mortality in North America and Europe due to a complex suite of factors …

Beekeepers have various options to control the parasitic mite Varroa destructor in honey
bee colonies, but no empirical data are available on the methods they apply in practice. We …

The neonicotinoid insecticide acetamiprid (ACT) and seven pesticides [abamectin (ABA),
emamectin benzoate (EMB), dicrotophos (DIC), bifenthrin (BIF), cypermethrin (CYP), lambda …

The parasitic mite Varroa destructor (Acari: Varroidae) is a major cause of overwintering
honey bee (Apis mellifera) colony losses in the United States, suggesting that beekeepers …

The western honey bee (Apis mellifera) is one of the most important insects kept by humans,
but high colony losses are reported around the world. While the effects of general climatic …

The ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor affects honey bee colony health and survival
negatively, thus compelling beekeepers to treat their colonies every year. A broadly used …

Western honey bees (Apis mellifera) have experienced elevated rates of colony loss over
the past decade. Past studies have attempted to determine what factors are behind these …

Pesticide residues have been linked to reduced bee health and increased honey bee colony
failure. Most research to date has investigated the role of pesticides on individual honey …