The parasitic mite Varroa destructor is a major threat to the health and productivity of Apis mellifera hives and induces its effect by feeding on the fat body of larvae/pupae and transmitting viruses. The effect of the anti-Varroa formic acid containing – Mite Away Quick (MAQ) strips on the proteome of A. mellifera was assessed.…
Members of COLOSS have recently been reporting that the Tropilaelaps mite, which has previously been confined to eastern parts of Asia, has been spreading on Apis mellifera towards the west, and has been detected in Uzbekistan, south -western parts of Russia and possibly Iran. In view of this threat, we feel that there is an…
COLOSS is pleased to announce its presence on social media, as we have now launched our very own Instagram account at https://www.instagram.com/colossassociation/. By following us on Instagram, you can stay informed about our latest activities, achievements, and research results. We encourage you to help increasing the visibility and the engagement by interacting with our account…
Abstract Brassica rapa L., is a crop grown globally and studies have indicated that insect pollination can improve yields. However, the importance of insect pollination in this crop depends on cultivar reproductive biology, insect pollinator species and their abundances. In Bangladesh, the acreage of B. rapa for oilseed production has been expanding, but little is…
Apis mellifera workers display two stages; short lived summer bees that engage in nursing, hive maintenance and foraging, and long lived winter bees (diutinus bees) which remain within the hive and are essential for thermoregulation and rearing the next generation of bees in spring before dying. Label free quantitative proteomic analysis was conducted on A.…
About 40% of Apis mellifera subspecies live in the Mediterranean area. Medibees – a project supported by PRIMA – aims to study and compare the subspecies of this region and develop sustainable management techniques for Mediterranean conditions. A main area of research is the resilience against climate change. In this event, open for the general…
The aim of this award is to support the activities of COLOSS members, especially those from developing countries or early-career scientists, whose proposals fit within our mission: to improve the well-being of bees at a global level. The total amount available for this call is 20000. – CHF and up to 4 proposals can be…
TITLE: Communication officer NAME OF THE ORGANISATION: BeeLife European Beekeeping Coordination CONTACT PERSON: Noa Simón Delso E-MAILADDRESS: info@bee-life.eu WEBSITE: www.bee-life.eu LOCATION OF THE JOB: Belgium STARTING DATE: April 2023 (4 months CDD, afterwards CDI) SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANISATION: BeeLife European Beekeeping Coordination is an association that protects bees and pollinators at the European level.…
Title: Postdoctoral Researchers – Honey bee health (2 positions) Type of appointment: Faculty – Non-Tenure Track Application deadline: 6 March 2023 Start date: Negotiable, but ideally 1 May 2023 or soon thereafter Project description and responsibilities: The Auburn University Bee Lab is recruiting individuals for two available post-doctoral researcher positions: Position 1: Honey bee nutrition…
The honey bee is one of the most important pollinators with a close relationship to humans. The questionnaire from the non-governmental association “COLOSS”, answered by beekeepers around the world, is a valuable tool for monitoring and analyzing factors involved in overwintering losses, as well as for understanding the evolution of the beekeeping sector over the…