Abstract Background The varroa mite is one of the main causes honey bee mortality. An important mechanism by which bees increase their resistance against this expression suppressed reproduction. This trait describes physiological inability mites to produce viable offspring and was found associated with eight genomic variants in previous research. Results paper presents development validation hi...

We developed a rapid method for extraction of DNA from honey bees, Apis mellifera, and from the parasitic bee mite, Varroa destructor. The advantages include fast processing and low toxicity of the substances that are utilized. We used lysis buffer with nonionic detergents to lyse cell walls and proteinase K to digest proteins. We tested whole thorax, thoracic muscle mass, legs, and antennae fr...

The globally distributed ectoparasite Varroa destructor is a vector for viral pathogens of the Western honeybee (Apis mellifera), in particular the Iflavirus Deformed Wing Virus (DWV). In the absence of Varroa low levels DWV occur, generally causing asymptomatic infections. Conversely, Varroa-infested colonies show markedly elevated virus levels, increased overwintering colony losses, with impa...

Honey bees face serious threats. These include the presence of Varroa destructor mite in hives, which requires use acaricides to control. The constant recycling old wax exacerbates problem, and results accumulation residues beeswax, is a problem for viability colony. same happens with phytosanitary residues. In previous study, we implemented an efficient decontamination method using batch metha...

Abstract The parasitic mite Varroa destructor (Anderson & Trueman) spends the dispersal phase of its life cycle on adult honeybees ( Apis mellifera L.). meaning this for both bees and mites is still not well understood. This especially applies to prolonged phases as a result brood interruptions. Hence, it highly important unravel understanding underlying biological mechanisms implementing k...

b a ckground: the protective effect of two isolates of an entomopathogenic fungus, metarhizium anisopliae (demi 002 and iran 437c) on the adult stage of varroa destructor was evaluated in comparison with fluvalinate strips in the field. m e t hods: a total of 12 honey bee colonies were provided from an apiculture farm. the selected hives were divided into 4 groups (3 hives per group). the first...

Here, we present the results of an online international survey concerning adoption good beekeeping practices and proper biosecurity measures for management varroosis in Apis mellifera. The was designed as a risk assessment tool by Food Agriculture Organization United Nations (FAO), International Federation Beekeepers’ Association (Apimondia), Center Analytics Research & Education (CARE) at ...