Since first being detected in France in 2005, the invasive yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina nigrithorax Lepeletier, 1836 (Hymenoptera: Vespidae), has spread rapidly and is currently present in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Belgium and The Channel Islands. It has also recently been found in the United Kingdom and Switzerland. The large numbers of Vespa velutina…
The use of the microscope opens up a whole new dimension in science. By using microscopes scientists are able to get knowledge about the existence of many things never seen before. Using Micro computed tomography or “micro-CT” these images represents 2D (transverse, sagittal and frontal images) and 3D microscopy, where the very fine scale internal…
Abstract Asian hornets (Vespa velutina) are voracious predators of bees, and are the latest emerging threat to managed and wild pollinator populations in Europe. To prevent establishment or reduce the rate of spread of V. velutina, early detection and destruction of nests is considered the only option. Detection is difficult as their nests are well…
Date: March 26th 2024, 15:00 CET Registration*: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88478992358?pwd=OWRXSW5vWkwrVHoydENOWEZ6a2dzZz09 *Participation in the webinar is free for everyone who registers using the link above. When it comes to the invasive species in beekeeping, and if we exclude the Varroa mite which has invaded Europe long time ago, our mind focuses to small hive beetle, the yellow leg…
General Assembly 1 & 2 Time / Date: Oct 3, 09:15-10:30 CEST Oct 4, 17:45-18:30 CEST Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9152907906?pwd=bjBFUWtBSisvc1J4Ty9aK1pWOC9QUT09 Meeting ID: 915 290 7906 Passcode: 1111 Support: Asli Özkirim, ozkirim@hacettepe.edu.tr Varroa control Time / Date: Oct 3, 14:00-16:00 CEST Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83861715094?pwd=NnZxcXBHTEt3enRvcEZIRmRDV2xXUT09 Meeting ID: 838 6171 5094 Passcode: 666674 Host: Fani Hatjina, fhatjina@gmail.com Small Hive Beetle…
WORLDHONEYBEEHEALTH.COM ABOUT The health of managed colonies of western honey bees (Apis mellifera) is a topic of international concern given the importance of honey bees to crop pollination systems and the overall health of natural ecosystems. Honey bees host a suite of pests and pathogens, many of which are capable of killing colonies outright. Knowing…
3-year contract for a junior researcher (with a PhD) to work on a recently approved project about controlling the invasion of Vespa velutina (project CONTROLVESPA). More information on the link https://www.euraxess.pt/jobs/682577 (deadline for application 24 of September).
Bee World, Volume 99, Issue 1 is a special issue on the honey bee research association COLOSS. All articles are freely available and can be found here: https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/tbee20/99/1?nav=tocList Read the (guest) editorial of the Bee World special issue on COLOSS by Robert Brodschneider, James D. Ellis & Peter Neumann here: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0005772X.2022.2019377 Is COLOSS an Ivory…
ABOUT The Vespid Task Force (abbreviated VTF), previously the Velutina Task Force, now broadens its remit to also include other Vespid species, alien or particularly dangerous to honeybees. Vespids are predatory species that feed on a diversity of insects. Some of them have become invasive species after being carried intentionally or accidentally by human activity to…
First Name: Alexander Last Name: Mikheyev E-mail: sasha@homologo.us Affiliation: Australian National University Country: Australia Short biography: I am an evolutionary biologist with broad interests, focusing on understanding the effects humans have on the animals around us. Honey bee parasites and diseases fascinate me as models of emergent spread. My work has focused extensively on varroa…