Survival of Ectoparasitic Mites Tropilaelaps mercedesae in Association with Honeybee Hive Products
Publisher DOI
PubMed ID
30699888
Abstract
The global trade of honeybee hive products imposes the risk of the introduction of exotic pests. However, data on the potential of specific products enabling pest survival are often lacking. This holds especially true for ectoparasitic mites Tropilaelaps spp., which are mandatory pests of honeybees in many countries. Here, we evaluated the longevity of Tropilaelaps mercedesae mites associated with empty honeycomb and dry pollen as two possible global import routes. Mites were able to survive up to three days in dry pollen and up to six days in empty honeycomb, thereby suggesting a sufficient time window for the potential introduction of T. mercedesae into mite-free countries via import of these hive products.
Date Issued
2019
Publication Type
Article
Subject(s)
Language(s)
en
Author(s)
Khongphinitbunjong, Kitiphong | |
Chantawannakul, Panuwan |
Additional Credits
Journal
Insects
Publisher
MDPI
ISSN
2075-4450
Access(Rights)
Unknown