In this article we will discuss about the diseases found in bees:- 1. Bacterial Diseases 2. Fungal Diseases 3. Viral Diseases 4. Protozoan Diseases. Bacterial Diseases: 1. American foulbrood disease (AFB): Bee- keepers generally regard American foul brood (AFB) as possibly the most destructive microbial disease (Fig. 2.14) affecting bee brood. The disease did not originate in, nor is it [...]
The following points highlight the four major vertebrate pests that cause damage to honeybees. The vertebrate pests are: 1. Amphibians 2. Reptiles 3. Birds 4. Mammals. Vertebrate Pest # 1. Amphibians: Bee-keeping in tropical climates frequently suffers from damage caused by amphibians - toads including Bufo melanostictus and Kaloula pulchra and frogs including Rana limnocharis and Rana tigrina. The detection [...]
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. [...]