Integrated Pest Management Control of Varroa destructor (Acari: Varroidae), the Most Damaging Pest of (Apis mellifera L. (Hymenoptera: Apidae)) Colonies
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 …
mellifera L.) health worldwide. Beekeepers routinely use chemical treatments to control this …
Standard methods for varroa research
Very rapidly after Varroa destructor invaded apiaries of Apis mellifera, the devastating effect
of this mite prompted an active research effort to understand and control this parasite. Over a …
of this mite prompted an active research effort to understand and control this parasite. Over a …
Life-history stage determines the diet of ectoparasitic mites on their honey bee hosts
B Han, J Wu, Q Wei, F Liu, L Cui, O Rueppell… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
Ectoparasitic mites of the genera Varroa and Tropilaelaps have evolved to exclusively
exploit honey bees as food sources during alternating dispersal and reproductive life history …
exploit honey bees as food sources during alternating dispersal and reproductive life history …
[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 …
[HTML][HTML] Do managed bees drive parasite spread and emergence in wild bees?
P Graystock, EJ Blane, QS McFrederick… - International Journal for …, 2016 - Elsevier
Bees have been managed and utilised for honey production for centuries and, more
recently, pollination services. Since the mid 20th Century, the use and production of …
recently, pollination services. Since the mid 20th Century, the use and production of …
Israeli acute paralysis virus: epidemiology, pathogenesis and implications for honey bee health
YP Chen, JS Pettis, M Corona, WP Chen, CJ Li… - PLoS …, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Israeli acute paralysis virus (IAPV) is a widespread RNA virus of honey bees that has been
linked with colony losses. Here we describe the transmission, prevalence, and genetic traits …
linked with colony losses. Here we describe the transmission, prevalence, and genetic traits …
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)
keeping, the invasive parasitic mite Varroa destructor remains one of the main causes of …
keeping, the invasive parasitic mite Varroa destructor remains one of the main causes of …
High-Resolution Linkage Analyses to Identify Genes That Influence Varroa Sensitive Hygiene Behavior in Honey Bees
Varroa mites (V. destructor) are a major threat to honey bees (Apis melilfera) and
beekeeping worldwide and likely lead to colony decline if colonies are not treated. Most …
beekeeping worldwide and likely lead to colony decline if colonies are not treated. Most …
Varroa destructor from the Laboratory to the Field: Control, Biocontrol and IPM Perspectives—A Review
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 …
honeybees. It transmits viruses like the Deformed Wing Virus which can lead to the decline …