According to a paper that was recently published in Sciendo the parasitic mite Tropilaelaps continues to advance westward and has been identified in the western region of the country of Georgia thus heading toward Europe. First Report on Tropilaelaps mercedesae Presence in…
Researchers conducted brood sample inspections, they did sampling for DNA and morphological measurements to confirm Tropilaelaps identification. Their data revealed high infestation rates of Tropilaelaps mercedesae, along with additional infestation with Varroa destructor and definable reproductive success. These results highlight the dangerous honey bee health outcomes posed by T. mercedesae to Georgian managed honey bees and expose the high potential for further movement to and across Europe.
National and International interaction with beekeepers for continuous sampling must be implemented to slow and mitigate the negative impact on managed beekeeping and agriculture partnerships
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| 17 oct. 2024
