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 …

Here, we cover a wide range of methods currently in use and recommended in modern
queen rearing, selection, and breeding. The recommendations are meant to serve as …

Multiple global change pressures, and their interplay, cause plant–pollinator extinctions and
modify species assemblages and interactions. This may alter the risks of pathogen host …

Demand for better control of certain parasites in managed western honey bees (Apis
mellifera L.) remains apparent amongst beekeepers in both Europe and North America, and …

Simple Summary Varroa destructor is a parasitic organism feeding and living among
honeybees. It transmits viruses like the Deformed Wing Virus which can lead to the decline …

The near-globally distributed ecto-parasitic mite of the Apis mellifera honeybee, Varroa
destructor, has formed a lethal association with Deformed wing virus, a once rare and …

Simple Summary Honey bees (Apis mellifera) that play vital roles in pollination and
ecosystem maintenance, face severe threats from the ectoparasite, Varroa destructor …

Colony collapse disorder has become a global problem for beekeepers, and agriculture,
which depends on bee pollination. Among other factors, the impact of the parasitic mite V …

Pollination is essential for the production of most fruit and nut crops, yet it is often a limiting
factor for both yield and product quality. Mechanical pollination (MP) systems offer the …

Collaborative brood care by workers is essential for the functionality of eusocial Apis
mellifera honey bee colonies. The hypopharyngeal food glands of workers play a crucial …