Abstract Bumble bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae, Bombus Latreille) perform important
ecological services in both managed and natural ecosystems. Anthropogenically induced …

Pathogens and parasites are drivers of declines in bumble bees. Their levels can be
influenced by numerous abiotic and biotic factors, thus managing disease in these bees …

Climate change presents a major threat to species distribution and persistence.
Understanding what abiotic or biotic factors influence the thermal tolerances of natural …

Simple Summary Our work shows that bumble bee queens that grew up in a colony infested
by parasites are less likely to survive the winter diapause. However, infection levels in …

Bee declines pose a serious risk to agricultural sustainability, wild plant diversity, and the
commercial bee industry, generating local and global concerns about bee health. Parasites …

Climate-induced shifts in flowering phenology can disrupt pollinator-floral resource
synchrony, especially in desert ecosystems where rainfall dictates both. However, baseline …

Vairimorpha (= Nosema) ceranae is a widespread pollinator parasite that commonly infects
honeybees and wild pollinators, including bumblebees. Honeybees are highly competent V …

The decline of wild bee populations in North America is worrisome. Honey bee (Apis
mellifera) pathogens have been mentioned as one factor that may be implicated in these …

Bees provide essential pollination services that support floral biodiversity and maintain
global agricultural production. Bees also face numerous stressors and challenges to their …

Bumble bees (Bombus spp) are critical pollinators contributing to native ecosystems as well
as agricultural production. At least half of the studied bumble bee species in North America …