The following points highlight the seven major parasites that cause disease in honeybees. The parasites are: 1. Varroa Mite (Yarroasis) 2. Tropilaelaps Mite 3. Tracheal Mite 4. Parasitic Beetles 5. Ants 6. Wasps and Hornets 7. Wax Moths and other Lepidoptera. Parasite # 1. Varroa Mite (Yarroasis): This mite (Varroa destructor) is a native parasite of A. cerana throughout Asia. [...]
In this article we will discuss about Honeybee:- 1. Different Species of Domesticated Honeybee 2. Colony Composition of Honeybee 3. Life History 4. Bee Language. Different Species of Domesticated Honeybee: In Europe and America the species universally managed by bee-keepers is the Western honeybee (Apis mellifera). This species has several subspecies or regional varieties, such as the Italian bee (Apis [...]
Culture Practice # 1. Genetic Manipulation of Bees: All the sub-species of Apis mellifera are capable of inter-breeding and hybridizing. Many bee breeding companies strive for selective breed and hybridised varieties to produce desirable qualities: disease and parasite resistance, good honey production, swarming behaviour reduction, prolific breeding, and mild disposition. Some of these hybrids are marketed under specific brand names, [...]