Investigating naturally evolved Varroa destructor
resistance in Apis mellifera honey bees : host
behavioural traits and parasite reproductive
biology
(2020)
Thesis
biology. (Dissertation). University of Salford
The ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor remains a major threat to Apis mellifera honey bees amidst ongoing colony losses throughout the Northern Hemisphere. While the vast majority of colonies still require artificial treatments to control their mit... Read More about Investigating naturally evolved Varroa destructor resistance in Apis mellifera honey bees : host behavioural traits and parasite reproductive biology.