Original paper

Small hive beetle,Aethina tumida, as a potential biological vector of honeybee viruses

Volume: 40, Issue: 4, Pages: 419 - 428
Published: Nov 21, 2008
Abstract
The small hive beetle (SHB, Aethina tumida) is a parasite and scavenger of honeybee colonies. Here, we conducted laboratory experiments to investigate the potential of SHB as a vector of honeybee viruses. Using RT-PCR methods, Deformed Wing Virus (DWV) was detected in adult SHBs that: (1) were fed with dead workers with deformed wings, (2) were fed with DWV-positive brood, and (3) were associated with DWV-contaminated wax. SHB became...
Paper Details
Title
Small hive beetle,Aethina tumida, as a potential biological vector of honeybee viruses
Published Date
Nov 21, 2008
Journal
Volume
40
Issue
4
Pages
419 - 428
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