Field control and biology studies of a new pest species, Aethina tumida Murray (Coleoptera, Nitidulidae), attacking European honey bees in the Western Hemisphere

Elzen, Patti J.; Baxter, James R.; Westervelt, David; Randall, Charlotte; Delaplane, Keith S.; Cutts, Laurence; Wilson, William T.

doi:10.1051/apido:19990501

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“…However, infestation with SHB is listed by the OIE as a notifiable infestation. Adult beetles and larvae reside within the honeybee colony and cause damage to brood, pollen and honey which they feed upon (Elzen et al 1999). In North Africa, the introduction of SHB into Egypt did not have significant negative impacts, and SHB populations remain low (El-Niweiri et al 2008) or absent (Hassan and Neumann 2008) in local honeybee colonies.…”

Section: Coleoptera (Beetles)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Honeybee health in Africa—a review

Pirk¹,

Strauss²,

Yusuf³

et al. 2015

Apidologie

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-Honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) pathogens and parasites and the negative effects thereof on honeybee populations remain an issue of public concern and the subject of active research. Africa with its high genetic diversity of honeybee sub-species and large wild population is also exposed to various factors responsible for colony losses in other parts of the world. Apart from the current American foulbrood epidemic in the Western Cape of South Africa, no large-scale colony losses have been reported elsewhere on the continent. We discuss the presence of pathogens, parasites, pests and predators of African honeybees as well as the threats they face in relation to habitat changes arising from the impact of increased human populations. In addition, we discuss current efforts aimed at protecting and promoting the health of African honeybees.honeybees / Africa / honeybee health / pathogens / parasites / pests / predators / habitat loss

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Section: Coleoptera (Beetles)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Honeybee health in Africa—a review

Pirk¹,

Strauss²,

Yusuf³

et al. 2015

Apidologie

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“…In sharp contrast, colonies of Europeanderived honey bee subspecies are highly susceptible to small hive beetle depredation (Elzen et al, 1999;Hood, 2000;Wenning, 2001). This damage stems from the feeding habits of both adult and larval beetles (Hood, 2000).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The effects of adult small hive beetles, Aethina tumida (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae), on nests and flight activity of Cape and European honey bees (Apis mellifera)

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-This study identifies differences in the effects of small hive beetles on flight activity and nests of European-derived honey bees (Apis mellifera) in the United States and Cape honey bees (Apis mellifera capensis) in South Africa. Treatments consisted of control colonies (< 5 beetles/colony) and experimental colonies receiving beetles (treatment). Absconding day did not differ significantly between treatment or bee race but absconding was greater between the two treatments in European colonies than in Cape ones. Cape bees used significantly more propolis than European bees. Honey stores were significantly greater in Cape honey bee colonies than in European ones. Bee weight did not differ significantly between treatments or bee race. Treatment did not significantly affect bee populations, brood area, or average flight activity in Cape colonies but it did significantly lower all of these in European colonies. The effects of treatment in European colonies are symptomatic of absconding preparation. Treatment significantly lowered the amount of pollen stores in Cape colonies, but this effect was not found in European colonies. The number of beetles in control colonies was significantly higher in European colonies than Cape ones while the percentage of beetles remaining in non-absconding treated colonies was higher in Cape colonies than European ones. These data indicate that adult small hive beetles are sufficient to cause significant harmful effects on colonies of European, but not Cape, honey bees.Aethina tumida / Apis mellifera / Apis mellifera capensis / flight activity / honey bee nests

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“…In our laboratory experiments, this amount was achieved with the highest dosage of 50 mg after 72 h. In V. destructor treatments, the essential oil is usually applied in long-term treatments of 2 to 4 weeks (Imdorf et al 1999;Floris et al 2004). However, a bee colony can either be heavily infested with or even be killed by SHBs within 4 weeks (Elzen et al 1999;Neumann and Elzen 2004). Furthermore, Ellis and Delaplane (2006) showed that the thymolbased product Apilife Var™ had no effect on the host-finding ability of adult SHBs.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…SHB infested colonies in the USA have been treated with the insecticide CheckMite+™ con-taining coumaphos (Elzen et al 1999;Hood 2000) with varying degrees of success (Mostafa and Williams 2002;Ellis 2005a). In many regions worldwide, varroa populations are already resistant to this agent (Spreafico et al 2001;Elzen and Westervelt 2002;Pettis 2003).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%