Deformed wing virus (DWV) is a pathogenic of honey bees transmitted by the ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor. Annual overwintering colony losses, accounting for ~25% all colonies, are associated with high levels Varroa-DWV infestation. Effective miticide treatments available to control Varroa. However, absence coordinated treatment means environmental transmission mites continues unchecked. ...

22 Detection of Chronic bee paralysis virus (CBPV) is reported for the first time in two 23 species of ants (Camponotus vagus and Formica rufa) and in Varroa destructor. A 24 quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) method was used to detect and quantify CBPV in 25 infected bees, ants and mites. A minus-strand-specific RT-PCR was used to assess viral 26 replication. These results suggest a new way by ...

The aim of the study to investigate relationships between hygienic (HB) and grooming (GB) behaviours on Yığılca honey bee colonies which is known have rapid colonial development before main nectar flow mid-range resistance Varroa destructor. behaviour was initially evaluated with a well-tested assay utilizing pin-killed brood. Subsequently, using natural fall mites. It observed, negative positi...

Background and Aim: Recently, viral diseases of honey bees (Apis mellifera) have presented an increasing threat to beekeeping. This study aimed examine the presence bee viruses in Apis non-Apis species, mite Varroa destructor, pollinated plants Armenia. Materials Methods: Sampling was performed Tavush Province, northeast Republic Armenia, from August November 2019. Overall, 200 A. mellifera bee...

The Asian yellow-legged hornet ( Vespa velutina ) has been invading Italy since 2013, and it was subjected to management programs counter its spread raise awareness about impacts. We administered a questionnaire sample of 358 beekeepers in Italy, asking them their sources information on V. perception potential impacts severity, compared other threats beekeeping. also explored Internet searching...