EVALUACIÓN DEL COMPORTAMIENTO HIGIÉNICO DE APIS MELLIFERA L. EN RELACIÓN AL NIVEL DE INFESTACIÓN DE VARROA DESTRUCTOR ANDERSON &amp; TRUEMAN

D, Ximena Araneda; N, Roberto Pérez; R, Claudia Castillo; M, Leovigildo Medina

doi:10.4067/s0718-34292008000200008

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“…Compared to reports from other countries, the average hygienic behaviors displayed in Ethiopian honeybee races were higher than those reported in Kenya (81.0%) (Nganso et al, 2017), Egypt (72.5%) (Kamel et al, 2003), Ecuador (80 %) (Masaquiza et al, 2021), and Chile (20-80%) (Araneda et al, 2008). Such differences could be attributed to several factors, including the bees' genetic factors, geographic locations, climatic conditions, and seasonal variations.…”

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Defensive Behaviors of the Central Highland Honeybees, Apis mellifera bandasii against Varroa destructor in Ethiopia

Gela,

Gebresilassie,

Woldehawariat

et al. 2023

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The parasitic mite V. destructor has caused long-lasting losses to the survival of European honeybee colonies. In contrast, African honeybees are likely capable of surviving the effects of this parasitic mite with varying defense mechanisms. This study provides insights into two defense behavioral traits, including hygienic and grooming behaviors of local honeybee, Apis mellifera bandasii colonies against V. destructor mite in Ethiopia. Hygienic behavior (HB) was evaluated using the standard pin-killed brood method by calculating the dead brood removal rates (%) at 24 and 48 hrs. While grooming behavior (GB) was assessed by measuring the number of daily fallen mites and the percentage of damaged mites. The results of hygienic behavior showed greater brood removal rates of 83.1±14.3% and 97.6±3.4% at 24 hrs and 48 hrs, respectively. There were strong negative correlations between the HB and Varroa infestation rates, indicating that HB has the potential to reduce the mite population in colonies. Grooming behavior also showed higher mean daily fallen mites per colony (16.3±10.2), of which about 80% of the total fallen mites (n=488) were damaged. Ten body damage categories were identified, with most damages inflicted on mites’ legs, dorsal shield, and gnathosoma because of the GB. Our study suggests that combined hygienic and grooming behaviors could be used as effective defenses against V. destructor infestations in A. m. bandasii colonies. Therefore, future selective breeding programs should integrate these specific host defenses in order to produce sustainable colonies resistant to this parasitic mite.

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Defensive Behaviors of the Central Highland Honeybees, Apis mellifera bandasii against Varroa destructor in Ethiopia

Gela,

Gebresilassie,

Woldehawariat

et al. 2023

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“…Colonies with high HB removed more than 95% of the perforated offspring, albeit at 48 h [30]. The hygienic-behavior percentages observed in this investigation were higher than reports in Chile (20-80%) [34] and Peru (71.75%) [35]. However, they were lower than the values reported in Cuba, where an average of 90% of removal of dead broods was identified [29].…”

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“…In Mexico and Chile, Varroa infestation rate and hygienic behavior lack of relationship [34,53]. The effectiveness of HB in reducing IR depends on several factors as the stage of colony development, environmental conditions [54], and parasite biology [2].…”

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Hygienic Behavior of Apis mellifera and Its Relationship with Varroa destructor Infestation and Honey Production in the Central Highlands of Ecuador

Moposita

Vargas

Ortíz

et al. 2021

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The aim of this research was to analyze the relationship among hygienic behavior (HB), Varroa destructor infestation, and honey production in the central highlands of Ecuador. Overall, 75 honey bee colonies were evaluated before, during, and after production at three altitude levels (2600–2800, 2801–3000, and >3000 m.a.s.l.). The hygienic behavior percentage of the colonies was determined by the pin-killing method, and the colonies were classified into three groups: high HB (>85%), mid HB (60.1–85%), and low HB (≤60%). Varroa infestation was diagnosed as well, and honey production was evaluated only during production. HB was high and heterogeneous, averaging 80% ± 9.7%. Its highest expression was observed at lower altitudes. The infestation degree was low (3.47% ± 1.56%), although the mite was detected in all colonies upon sampling. A negative correlation was observed between HB and Varroa infestation in the first sampling (−0.49 **), suggesting that the high- and mid-altitude HB colonies underwent the lowest infestation rates, regardless of sampling. The correlations between HB and production were significant (0.26 *), indicating a positive effect of HB on production, meaning that colonies with high HB obtained the highest honey production (25.08 ± 4.82 kg/hive). The HB of bees showed an inverse relationship with altitude and it tended to reduce the effect of Varroa infestation, favoring honey production and, thus, suggesting the feasibility of selecting colonies with high HB.

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Field evaluation of honeybee colonies (Apis mellifera L.) for selecting breeding lines

Akongte

Park

et al. 2023

Journal of Asia-Pacific Entomology

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EVALUACIÓN DEL COMPORTAMIENTO HIGIÉNICO DE APIS MELLIFERA L. EN RELACIÓN AL NIVEL DE INFESTACIÓN DE VARROA DESTRUCTOR ANDERSON & TRUEMAN

Cited by 5 publications

References 9 publications

Defensive Behaviors of the Central Highland Honeybees, Apis mellifera bandasii against Varroa destructor in Ethiopia

Defensive Behaviors of the Central Highland Honeybees, Apis mellifera bandasii against Varroa destructor in Ethiopia

Hygienic Behavior of Apis mellifera and Its Relationship with Varroa destructor Infestation and Honey Production in the Central Highlands of Ecuador

Field evaluation of honeybee colonies (Apis mellifera L.) for selecting breeding lines

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