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How to quantify Varroa destructor in honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies
EDIS, 2020 The Varroa destructor mite, a devastating pest of western honey bees, can threaten a honey bee colony’s survival if it is left uncontrolled. This 8-page fact sheet written by Cameron Jack, Nathan Sperry, Ashley N.
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Earwigs - pests of honey bees Apis mellifera [PDF]
Ukrainian Journal of Ecology, 2020 Two experiments studied the use of mavrik (fluvalinate) to protect honey bees from earwigs on apiary, located in the South of the Tyumen region. For this purpose, sheets of dense cardboard in size of 300x200x1 mm were prepared, containing 240, 480 and 960 mg of fluvalinate.
A.N. Domatsky, T.F. Domatskaya
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Pathogens, 2021 Knowledge regarding the honey bee pathogens borne by invasive bee pests remains scarce. This investigation aimed to assess the presence in Aethina tumida (small hive beetle, SHB) adults of honey bee pathogens belonging to the following groups: (i ...
Antonio Nanetti +3 more
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An octopamine receptor confers selective toxicity of amitraz on honeybees and Varroa mites
eLife, 2021 The Varroa destructor mite is a devastating parasite of Apis mellifera honeybees. They can cause colonies to collapse by spreading viruses and feeding on the fat reserves of adults and larvae.
Lei Guo +4 more
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ASSESSMENT OF THE EXISTING STATUS OF THE BEEKEEPING SUB-SECTOR IN THE DANG DISTRICT, NEPAL [PDF]
Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences, 2023 The study highlighted the existing status of the beekeeping sub-sector in the Dang district. Out of 150 commercial bee growers, 61 beekeepers from Ghorahi, Tulsipur sub-metropolitan city, and Banglachuli Rural Municipality were selected based on a ...
Asmita P., Dipa A., Santosh P.
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Black-Banded Honey Bee, Sulawesian Honey Bee Apis nigrocincta Smith (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Apidae)
EDIS, 2022 The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic ...
Lisa Rodriguez +2 more
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Present and future perspectives of using biological control agents against pests of honey bees
Egyptian Journal of Biological Pest Control, 2019 Honey bee, Apis mellifera L., is considered as an essential organism to the agricultural sector due to its role in pollination and alleviation of poverty in rural areas.
Hossam F. Abou-Shaara, Martin Staron
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Journal of Economic Entomology, 2021 AbstractNeonicotinoid insecticides are widely used in agriculture, including in many California specialty crops. With mounting evidence that these insecticides are harmful to bees, state and national governments have increasingly regulated their use. The European Union, Canada, and United States have imposed use restrictions on several neonicotinoids ...
Kevi Mace +11 more
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Scientific Opinion on the risk of entry of Aethina tumida and Tropilaelaps spp. in the EU [PDF]
EFSA Journal, 2013 Small hive beetle (SHB) and Tropilaelaps are bee diseases considered exotic in the EU. SHBis a flying coleopteran that can be attracted to the odours of bees and bee products.
EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare (AHAW)
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Veterinary Sciences, 2023 Among many pathogens and pests, honey bee viruses are known as one of the most common cause of diseases in honey bee colonies. In this study, we demonstrate that pollen grains and bee bread are potential sources of viral DNA.
Ralitsa Balkanska +6 more
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