Parasitologia hungarica

Author(s): Csaba, Gy.
Title: Varroa jacobsoni (Oudemana, 1904), the mite of the honey bee (Apis melifera), and varrosis
Title: Varroa jacobsoni (Oudemana, 1904), a mézelő méh (Apis mellifera) atkája és a varroosis
Year: 1983
Volume: 16
Pages: 31-38.

Abstract: Since its first description (1904), the presence of the mite Varroa jacobsoni on the Indian honey bee (Apis indica) has been demonstrated in several Far-Eastern countries. The parasite appeared on the honey bee (Apis mellifera) only in the beginning of the sixties. Since then, it has also been introduced to Europe, Africa and South America from Asia. This new host-parasite relationship has not yet become balanced, and therefore resulted in severe losses everywhere. The infected bee colonies die within 3 to 4 years. The mite develops in the sealed brood: females reach full maturity in 9, while males in 7 days. Copulation takes place also here, and is followed by the death of male mites. On adult (mature) bees only female Varroa mites can be found. The mite feeds mainly on the haemolymph of larval and adult bees. Control of this parasitosis should be based on early recognition of infection and subsequent regular treatment.
Keywords: geographical distribution, life cycle, control, Varroa jacobsoni (Acari), honey bee, damage, mode of life, diagnosis

Journal: Parasitologia Hungarica
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ISSN: 0303-688X
Publisher: Népművelési Propaganda Iroda, Budapest
Editor(s): K. Murai, É., Thoma, A. & Nemes, I.