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Monthly Archives: June, 2017

A scientific note on using large mixed sperm samples in instrumental insemination of honeybee queens

Abstract In order to produce such ‘custom design’ colonies, it will however be necessary to reliably reproduce suitable sperm mixes to inseminate the queens. Using...

Achromobacter eurydice, a Gram-variable pleomorphic bacterium associated with European foulbrood

Abstract Honeybees are prone to parasite and pathogen infestations/infections due to their social colony life. Bacterial pathogens in particular lead to destructive infections of the...

Impacts of sub-lethal doses of amitraz and tau-fluvalinate on parameters of honey bee workers

Abstract There are various chemicals available for the control of Varroa mites from honey bee colonies including amitraz and tau-fluvalinate. The optimum dose of these...