Evaluation of methods for early detection of Tropilaelaps mites in European honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies

Abstract Tropilaelaps mites are emerging ectoparasitic parasites of European honey bees (Apis mellifera) that pose a serious threat to apiculture and pollination security globally. There is a paucity of evidence to support current detection methods used in biosecurity programs. We conducted field tr...

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Auteurs principaux:	Cooper Nat Schouten, Kelly Lees, John M. K. Roberts, Emma Thompson Brewster, Flemin Gabriel, Koi Tonny
Format:	Artigo
Langue:	Inglês
Publié:	Nature Portfolio 2026-05-01
Collection:	Scientific Reports
Sujets:	Tropilaelaps mercedesae Honey bee biosecurity Surveillance methods Beekeeping Apiculture Environmental DNA (eDNA)
Accès en ligne:	https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-52776-1
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