Influence of Hyperthermia Treatment on Varroa Infestation, Viral Infections, and Honey Bee Health in Beehives DOI Creative Commons

Xinjian Xu,

Shujing Zhou, Jian Huang

et al.

Insects, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(2), P. 168 - 168

Published: Feb. 5, 2025

The mite Varroa destructor is widely acknowledged as the most destructive threat to honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies on a global scale. infestations in are intricately linked with viral infections, collaboratively leading diminished populations and accelerated colony losses. Extensive research has firmly established correlation between varroa mites viruses, underscoring mite’s efficiency spreading viruses among bees colonies. effective control of expected result decrease infections within Research suggests that thermal treatments (hyperthermia) present viable approach combat mites, studies demonstrating role heat stress reducing affected bees. This article examines extant literature surrounding utilization hyperthermia potential method ameliorate adverse impacts their associated It also outlines characteristics these stressors. Diverse devices can be used for subjecting treatment, targeting both outside brood cells. application treatments, typically ranging 40 42 °C 1.5–3 h, reduce shown promise. Notably, precise effectiveness treatment comparison alternative measures remains uncertain available literature. deleterious repercussions this mechanism immature mature evaluated. Concurrently, detrimental implications prolonged durations discussed. Regarding impact them negatively by either or inducing production shock proteins possess antiviral properties. Various factors identified influential efficacy colonies, including device type duration, necessitating further empirical investigations. Additionally, highlights existing gaps knowledge provides insights into prospective directions concerning method.

Language: Английский

Influence of Hyperthermia Treatment on Varroa Infestation, Viral Infections, and Honey Bee Health in Beehives DOI Creative Commons

Xinjian Xu,

Shujing Zhou, Jian Huang

et al.

Insects, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16(2), P. 168 - 168

Published: Feb. 5, 2025

The mite Varroa destructor is widely acknowledged as the most destructive threat to honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies on a global scale. infestations in are intricately linked with viral infections, collaboratively leading diminished populations and accelerated colony losses. Extensive research has firmly established correlation between varroa mites viruses, underscoring mite’s efficiency spreading viruses among bees colonies. effective control of expected result decrease infections within Research suggests that thermal treatments (hyperthermia) present viable approach combat mites, studies demonstrating role heat stress reducing affected bees. This article examines extant literature surrounding utilization hyperthermia potential method ameliorate adverse impacts their associated It also outlines characteristics these stressors. Diverse devices can be used for subjecting treatment, targeting both outside brood cells. application treatments, typically ranging 40 42 °C 1.5–3 h, reduce shown promise. Notably, precise effectiveness treatment comparison alternative measures remains uncertain available literature. deleterious repercussions this mechanism immature mature evaluated. Concurrently, detrimental implications prolonged durations discussed. Regarding impact them negatively by either or inducing production shock proteins possess antiviral properties. Various factors identified influential efficacy colonies, including device type duration, necessitating further empirical investigations. Additionally, highlights existing gaps knowledge provides insights into prospective directions concerning method.

Language: Английский

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