A rapid survey technique for tropilaelaps mite (Mesostigmata: Laelapidae) detection

• Main Authors: Jeffery S. Pettis, Robyn Rose, Elinor M. Lichtenberg, Panuwan Chantawannakul, Ninat Buawangpong, Weeraya Somana, Prachaval Sukumalanand, Dennis Vanengelsdorp
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Agricultural and Biological Sciences; Environmental Science
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84881638909&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/52089
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Parasitic Tropilaelaps (Delfinado and Baker) mites are a damaging pest of European honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) in Asia. These mites represent a significant threat if introduced to other regions of the world, warranting implementation of Tropilaelaps mite surveillance in uninfested regions. Curren...