Christopher Mayack

Aug 4, 2023 | mdpi.com | Christopher Mayack |Sarah Cook |Bernardo Niño |Laura Rivera

Abstract: Simple SummaryClimate change is associated with warmer and drier weather on average in central California. At the same time, honeybees are being transported from all over the United States to California for the completion of pollination services that ensure increased yields for a variety of crops, resulting in bees experiencing ambient abiotic stressors. Higher temperatures can reduce air quality, further exacerbating honeybee health challenges.

Jun 19, 2023 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Shahin Nekoei |Faham Khamesipour |Christopher Mayack |Mahsa Rezvan

Mechanism of infection of Varroa destructor V. destructor (formerly known as V. jacobsoni) is an obligate ectoparasite of brood and adult honey bees, which is currently considered to have the most negative impact on apiculture (Kugonza, 2021). Varroa-infested colonies have been reported to die after 2–3 years of infestation, if not systematically treated (Rosenkranz et al., 2010). V. destructor has originally coevolved with A.