Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: , host colonies. However, the spatiotemporal variation of SHB infestations is poorly understood. Here, we show that SHB infestations can be equally high in native and invasive ranges, suggesting that differences between host populations are the key criterion for damage. The data reveal that spatial variation within locations was not correlated with migratory beekeeping, SHB management strategies, nor the number of colonies at an apiary. Despite no annual changes in SHB infestations, the data confirm seasonal variation in infestations in two locations probably due to environmental factors affecting SHB. Infestations are lower in Italy than elsewhere, possibly due to strongly implemented management strategies. It is apparent that our understanding of varying SHB infestations is still limited. This suggests that further efforts are required to elucidate our knowledge of this important host-parasite system. Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s13592-025-01206-8.
Source: Apidologie
Authors: Aura Palonen, Anna Papach, Michael N. K. Muturi, Érica Weinstein Teixeira, Geoffrey R. Williams, Rachel Jacobsen, Jay D. Evans, Francisco J. Posada-Florez, Christian W. W. Pirk, H. Michael G. Lattorff, Akinwande K. Lawrence, Murele O. Oluseyi, Robert Spooner-Hart, Clarissa M. House, Giovanni Federico, Giovanni Formato, Peter Neumann
Institutions: University of Bern, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, Instituto Biológico, Agência Paulista de Tecnologia dos Agronegócios, Auburn University, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture, University of Pretoria, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Federal University of Technology, Western Sydney University, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Mezzogiorno, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Regioni Lazio e Toscana
Language: English
Subfield: Insect Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDGs: Life on land, Zero hunger
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $2,990
OpenAlex ID: W4413997253