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

• Main Authors: Pettis J.S., Rose R., Lichtenberg E.M., Chantawannakul P., Buawangpong N., Somana W., Sukumalanand P., Vanengelsdorp D.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84881638909&partnerID=40&md5=af560725f8e778589f41641c489f8889; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/7135
• 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...