scholarly journals African meliponine bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) maintained in man-made hives as potential hosts for the small hive beetle, Aethina tumida Murray (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae)

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bridget O Bobadoye ◽  
Fombong T. Ayuka ◽  
Nkoba Kiatoko ◽  
Suresh Raina ◽  
Peter Teal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aethina Tumida ◽  
Bumble Bee ◽  
Small Hive Beetle ◽  
Apis Mellifera Scutellata ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
The World ◽  
Chemical Profiles ◽  
Matrix Components ◽  
Bee Colonies ◽  
Common Components

Previous studies have shown that natural honeybee and bumble bee colonies are hosts of the small hive beetle (SHB) Aethina tumida, a pest of honeybee colonies in various regions of the world. Recent studies also reported the presence of SHBs in colonies of certain meliponine bee species. In this study, we investigated whether SHBs detect odors of African meliponine bees and their hive matrix components. We also compared the chemical profiles of the honeybee Apis mellifera scutellata and meliponine bee odors in order to identify common potential semiochemicals between the two bee species. We used dual-choice olfactometric assays to test the responses of adult male and female SHBs to intact colony odors from six meliponine bee species, namely Hypotrigona gribodoi, Meliponula ferruginea (black), M. ferruginea (reddish-brown), Plebeina hildbrandti, M. bocandei and M. lendiliana and their hive matrix components including pot honey, pot pollen, cerumen (involucrum) and propolis (batumen). We found that female SHBs responded more strongly to odors from intact colonies, pot honey and pollen from five out of the six species tested than male beetles. Chemical analysis identified several common components in colony odors emitted by both honeybees and a representative meliponine bee species, M. ferruginea (black). In particular, nine of these common components previously have been shown in honeybee volatiles to be semiochemicals for the SHB, suggesting that African meliponine bees can also serve as potential alternate hosts for the beetle. The implications of these results are discussed in the context of domesticating African meliponine bees in man-made hives for the pollination of crops.

scholarly journals African meliponine bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) maintained in man-made hives as potential hosts for the small hive beetle, Aethina tumida Murray (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae)

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bridget O Bobadoye ◽  
Fombong T. Ayuka ◽  
Nkoba Kiatoko ◽  
Suresh Raina ◽  
Peter Teal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Aethina Tumida ◽  
Bumble Bee ◽  
Small Hive Beetle ◽  
Apis Mellifera Scutellata ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
The World ◽  
Chemical Profiles ◽  
Matrix Components ◽  
Bee Colonies ◽  
Common Components

Previous studies have shown that natural honeybee and bumble bee colonies are hosts of the small hive beetle (SHB) Aethina tumida, a pest of honeybee colonies in various regions of the world. Recent studies also reported the presence of SHBs in colonies of certain meliponine bee species. In this study, we investigated whether SHBs detect odors of African meliponine bees and their hive matrix components. We also compared the chemical profiles of the honeybee Apis mellifera scutellata and meliponine bee odors in order to identify common potential semiochemicals between the two bee species. We used dual-choice olfactometric assays to test the responses of adult male and female SHBs to intact colony odors from six meliponine bee species, namely Hypotrigona gribodoi, Meliponula ferruginea (black), M. ferruginea (reddish-brown), Plebeina hildbrandti, M. bocandei and M. lendiliana and their hive matrix components including pot honey, pot pollen, cerumen (involucrum) and propolis (batumen). We found that female SHBs responded more strongly to odors from intact colonies, pot honey and pollen from five out of the six species tested than male beetles. Chemical analysis identified several common components in colony odors emitted by both honeybees and a representative meliponine bee species, M. ferruginea (black). In particular, nine of these common components previously have been shown in honeybee volatiles to be semiochemicals for the SHB, suggesting that African meliponine bees can also serve as potential alternate hosts for the beetle. The implications of these results are discussed in the context of domesticating African meliponine bees in man-made hives for the pollination of crops.

scholarly journals Biological beetle small cell (Aethina tumida: Nitidulidae: Coleoptera )

2019 ◽  
pp. 408-435
Author(s):  
Alhashami. A. Agleyo
Keyword(s):  
Small Cell ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Aethina Tumida ◽  
Small Hive Beetle ◽  
The Past ◽  
The World ◽  
Exotic Pest ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Bee Colonies ◽  
Very High

Small hive beetle (SHB) Aethina tumida (Order Coleoptera، Family Nitidulidae ) is an exotic pest of honeybee colonies، native to Sub-Saharan Africa. It has been found in several of the world over the past few decades. Adults are small، their color ranges from reddish-brown to dark brown (almost black) ، and its life cycle passes through four stages، egg، larva and adult after pupping period in the soil. The beetles are attracted to a number of odors from bee colonies، and can multiply to huge numbers within infested colonies where it eat brood، honey and pollen. In certain conditions، the (SHB) destroys combs and cause comb damage and honey spoilage through feeding and defecation. If beetle infestation is very high and uncontrolled، they ultimately destroy colonies or cause them to abscond.

scholarly journals Monitoring of Small Hive Beetle (Aethina Tumida Murray) in Calabria (Italy) from 2014 to 2016: Practical Identification Methods

2017 ◽  
Vol 61 (2) ◽  
pp. 257-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jorge Rivera-Gomis ◽  
Ales Gregorc ◽  
Andrea Maroni Ponti ◽  
Francesco Artese ◽  
Gertruida Zowitsky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Southern Italy ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Aethina Tumida ◽  
Invasive Pest ◽  
Small Hive Beetle ◽  
Time Saving ◽  
Early Appearance ◽  
Examination Method ◽  
Significant Damage ◽  
Bee Colonies

Abstract The Small Hive Beetle (SHB), Aethina tumida, is an invasive pest of honey bee colonies that causes significant damage to the beekeeping sector. SHB was detected in southern Italy (EU) in 2014 and despite adopted eradication measures, is still present there. After three years of observations of SHB in Calabria (2014-2016), we provide here some practical tips for improving control measures. A new time-saving colony examination method, including the use of an internal divider reduced the time needed for hive inspections by 31.86 % on average. Prioritizating the inspection of pollen and honey combs rather than brood combs is advised. Sentinel apiaries with no more than five colonies without supers are suggested for each beekeeping location in order to attract and to monitor the early appearance of SHB. The use of these methods will enable early detection and prompt control measures application before this destructive pest can spread in the region.

Susceptibility of small honey bee colonies to invasion by the small hive beetle, Aethina tumida (Coleoptera, Nitidulidae)

2013 ◽  
Vol 138 (7) ◽  
pp. 547-550 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. G. Mustafa ◽  
S. Spiewok ◽  
M. Duncan ◽  
R. Spooner-Hart ◽  
P. Rosenkranz
Keyword(s):  
Honey Bee ◽  
Aethina Tumida ◽  
Small Hive Beetle ◽  
Bee Colonies

scholarly journals New Matrixes to Diagnose Aethina Tumida Presence at Apiary Level

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonella Cersini ◽  
Marco Pietropaoli ◽  
Gabriele Pietrella ◽  
Jorge Rivera-Gomis ◽  
Giovanni Federico ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Early Detection ◽  
Visual Inspection ◽  
Southern Italy ◽  
Aethina Tumida ◽  
Small Hive Beetle ◽  
Notifiable Disease ◽  
Veterinary Services ◽  
Inspection Method ◽  
Bad Weather ◽  
Bee Colonies

Abstract Aethina tumida (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae - Small Hive Beetle - SHB), is a parasite of honey bee colonies that causes the notifiable disease called aethinosis. In 2014, SHB was detected in Southern Italy, where it is still present (Calabria region). As part of surveillance activities, official diagnosis of the disease is performed by veterinary services via visual inspection of single hives in the apiaries. New outbreaks can be eradicated and the spread of SHBs limited by early detection of new introductions. We report an alternative protocol for the diagnosis of SHB through swabs and hive debris analysis by PCR. This was tested in three apiaries through the evaluation of different SHB infestation levels with a hive inspection method. This approach for sampling, followed by biomolecular methods, was fast and useful in unfavorable conditions (bad weather, aggressiveness, robbing), could be integrated in the official diagnosis procedures and may act as pre-clinic indicator.

scholarly journals Behavioral responses of the small hive beetle,Aethina tumida, to odors of three meliponine bee species and honey bees,Apis mellifera scutellata

2018 ◽  
Vol 166 (7) ◽  
pp. 528-534 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bridget O. Bobadoye ◽  
Ayuka T. Fombong ◽  
Nkoba Kiatoko ◽  
Raina Suresh ◽  
Peter E. A. Teal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Apis Mellifera ◽  
Honey Bees ◽  
Behavioral Responses ◽  
Aethina Tumida ◽  
Small Hive Beetle ◽  
Apis Mellifera Scutellata
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