Colony losses are frequently reported during winter and rarely during summer in Europe, the Mediterranean Sea region, and North America. The impact of air temperature on honey bee colony activities or bee pathogens suggests a potential indirect role of temperature in colony losses. Honey bees are infected by numerous viral, bacterial, and fungal diseases. However,…
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Ph.D. student with experience in honey bee virus research. We invite applications with relevant research experience who are passionate about conducting research and innovation activities on the project titled: “From genes to queens: a systemic approach to improve bee resistance.” The successful candidate will investigate the interplay between genetic…
Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Assistant Professor, Apiculture and Honey Bee Biology Position # 35000 The Department of Entomology invites applications for a full-time probationary (tenure-track) position at the Assistant Professor rank, in Apiculture and Honey Bee Biology. The expected start date will be September…
Department of Entomology, Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Assistant Professor, Apiculture and Honey Bee Biology Position # 35000 The Department of Entomology invites applications for a full-time probationary (tenure-track) position at the Assistant Professor rank, in Apiculture and Honey Bee Biology. The expected start date will be September…
An experiment was conducted to survey insect visitors and the effect of different modes of pollination on quantity of oilseed rape. Survey revealed that a wide range of insect species, including honey bees, and hover flies, house fly and ensign fly were frequent on oilseed rape flowers where honey bees (Apis dorsata and Apis mellifera)…
The Center for Pollinator Health at the Delta Research and Extension Center in Stoneville, MS, is seeking a motivated and diligent master’s student to join the lab by January 2024. The successful candidate will engage in a blend of field and laboratory experiments, utilizing cutting-edge molecular tools, to investigate viral infections in honey bee queens…
The western honey bee is highly valued for its important role as natural pollinator. In Morocco, pollination services of Apis mellifera along with other insect pollinators were estimated at 1.2 billion US$. Regrettably, biological stressors including pathogens are leading factors contributing to colony losses and hampering pollination services. The aim of this study was to…
Appointment: The position is full-time for one year. This is a non-tenure accruing position. Pay Rate: $55,000 / year, plus benefits Position Description: The University of Florida (UF) Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory (HBREL) has been awarded a grant from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to research the non-target impacts of…
The position is based at the Department of Ecology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), in Uppsala, Sweden with the honey bee health research group. https://www.slu.se/en/departments/ecology/research2/vetenskapliga-amnen/agricultural-entomology/honey-bee-health/ Project Description The goal of this project is to produce a comprehensive overview of the ecological immunity of honeybees by combining phenotypic and genomic measurements. The successful…
Abstract Pollinating bees are stressed by highly variable environmental conditions, malnutrition, parasites and pathogens, but may also by getting in contact with microorganisms or entomopathogenic nematodes that are used to control plant pests and diseases. While foraging for water, food, or nest material social as well as solitary bees have direct contact or even consume…