Effect of Varroa destructor Anderson and Trueman infestation on Apis mellifera L. adults [PDF]
Maximum incidence of Varrosis on adults of Apis mellifera L. (8%) was recorded in second fortnight of May 2008 corresponds to the peak in V. destructor population. Percent deformity was calculated by observing 100 adult bees.
Asha, Asha +3 more
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Factors associated with diversity, quantity and zoonotic potential of ectoparasites on urban mice and voles [PDF]
Wild rodents are important hosts for tick larvae but co-infestations with other mites and insects are largely neglected. Small rodents were trapped at four study sites in Berlin, Germany, to quantify their ectoparasite diversity.
A Dizij +138 more
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Perspectives on wildlife agency mange management in black bears and other carnivores
Wildlife professionals across 17 states shared insights on sarcoptic mange management in black bears and other carnivores. Findings reveal shared priorities for dispatching severely affected individuals, support for public reporting, and a desire for coordinated messaging, improved stakeholder engagement, and centralized data systems to strengthen long‐
Raquel Francisco +2 more
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Crustacean parasites of Leporinus affinis, an Anostomidae fish from the Brazilian Amazon
This study investigated the fauna of ectoparasitic crustaceans in Leporinus affinis from Reservoir Coaracy Nunes, in eastern Amazon (Brazil), as well as the parasite-host interactions.
Huann Carllo Gentil Vasconcelos +3 more
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Systemic veterinary drugs for control of the common bed bug, Cimex lectularius, in poultry farms
Background The common bed bug, Cimex lectularius L., is a hematophagous ectoparasite that was a common pest in poultry farms through the 1960s. Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) and organophosphates eradicated most infestations, but concurrent with ...
Maria A. González-Morales +6 more
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Synthesizing current knowledge on the ecology, phenology, and cultivation of Vaccinium membranaceum
More than 100 edible native berries grow across Canada's vast territory and are used by over 600 Indigenous Peoples of Canada as a main component of their diet. This research provides critical insights into the ecology, phenology, and cultivation of black huckleberry (Vaccinium membranaceum), a species of significant ecological and cultural importance ...
Mehdi Sharifi +12 more
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Temporal and spatial variations in lice numbers on salmon farms in the Hardanger fjord 2004-06 [PDF]
The long and narrow Hardanger fjord in western Norway has a high density of salmon farms and has had severe salmon lice, Lepeophtheirus salmonis, problems.
Bjørn +23 more
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Effects of lithium chloride on queen egg‐laying performance and worker honey bee behavior
Chronic oral lithium chloride (LiCl) exposure effectively increases Varroa mite mortality without impairing queen egg laying or brood care behaviors, while significantly reducing worker bee aggression, suggesting its potential for safe Varroa management and mitigating colony aggression.
Sevin Sedat +4 more
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Scabies: Application of the Novel Identify-Isolate-Inform Tool for Detection and Management [PDF]
Scabies is a highly contagious, globally prevalent, parasitic skin infestation caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis, also known as the itch mite.
Al-Wabel, Abdussalam +7 more
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Observations on the Overwintering Potential of the Striped Cucumber Beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Southern Minnesota [PDF]
The striped cucumber beetle, Acalymma vittatum (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), is an important pest of cucurbit crops. However, the overwinter- ing capacity of this pest in temperate regions is poorly understood.
Burkness, E. C +3 more
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