Apidologie (2018) 49:517–525 Original Article *INRA, DIB And Springer-Verlag France SAS, Part Of Springer Nature, 2018 DOI:10.1007/s13592-018-0579-x

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 Small Hive Beetle Infestation Levels Of Honey Bee Colonies Correlate With Precipitation And Forest Cover

 Kayode Lawrence AKINWANDE , Peter NEUMANN

 2018

Small hive beetles (SHBs) are parasites of social bee colonies endemic to Africa and have become a widely distributed invasive species. Damage to colonies in the new ranges seems to be governed by higher infestation levels, but the factors underlying SHB numbers are poorly understood. Since SHBs pupate in the soil outside of colonies, local temperature and humidity are likely to underlie infestation levels. Here, we conducted a survey in Nigeria of 82 honey bee colonies,Apis mellifera adansonii(26 apiaries, 14 states), in both forest and savannah with a range of temperatures and precipitation. We recorded significantly higher SHB infestation levels in forests compared to savannah. While there was no significant correlation between local temperature and SHB infestation levels, a significant positive correlation was found between local rainfall and SHB numbers in colonies. Under the temperature conditions of the study region, precipitation and a forest cover appear to impact SHB infestation levels of honey bee colonies. Our data suggest that new SHB distribution ranges with both forests and high precipitation will be especially at risk 

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 PCR Diagnosis Of Small Hive Beetles

 Franck Ouessou Idrissou, Qiang Huang, Orlando Yañez , Kayode Lawrence Akinwande And Peter Neumann

 2018

Small hive beetles (SHBs), Aethina tumida, are parasites of social bee colonies native to sub-Saharan Africa and have become an invasive species at a global scale. Reliable Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) diagnosis of this mandatory pest is required to limit its further spread and impact. Here, we have developed SHB primers, which amplify for 10 native African locations and 10 reported introductions, but not for three closely related species (Aethina concolor, Aethina flavicollis, and Aethina inconspicua). We also show that adult honey bee workers can be used as matrices for PCR-based detection of SHBs. The sensitivity of this novel method appears to be 100%, which is identical to conventional visual screenings. Furthermore, the specificity of this novel approach was also high (90.91%). Since both sensitivity and specificity are high, we recommend this novel PCR method and the new primers for routine surveillance of hives in high-risk areas 

 International Journal Of Entomological Research

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 Hygienic Behavioural Mechanism Of Resistance To Diseases And Parasitic Infections In West African Honey Bee Colonies Apis Mellifera Adansonii (Hymenoptera : Apidae)

 Akinwande K.L, Badejo M.A.and Ogbogu S.S

 2014

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 Acarina.

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 Morphometrics And Parasitic Load Of Varroa Mites (Acari : Varroidea) On Colonies Of Apis Mellifera Adansoniii In Southwest Nigeria.

 Akinwande K.L, Badejo M.A.and Ogbogu S.S

 2013

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 Journal Of Apicultural Research IBRA

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 Incidence Of The Korean Haplotype Of Varroa Destructor In Southwest Nigeria

 Kayode L Akinwande, Mosadoluwa A Badejo And Sylvester S Ogbogu

 2012

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 African Journal Of Agriculture, Food, Nutrition And Development.

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 Challenges Associated With Establishment Of Colonies Of Honey Bees In The Tropics.

 Akinwande K.L, Badejo M.A.and Ogbogu S.S

 2012

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 African Journal Of Agriculture, Food, Nutrition And Development.

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 Improving Honey Production In Worker Bees (Apis Mellifera Adansonii L.)(Hymenoptera :Apidae) Through Artificial Modification Of Their Feeding Activities

 Akinwande K.L And Badejo M.A.(

 2009

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