Prevalence of Varroa destructor Infestations in Apis mellifera Honeybee Colonies and Associated Risk Factors in Ankasha District, Northwest Ethiopia

ABSTRACT Background Varroa destructor is an ectoparasite of broods and adult stages of honeybees, which gradually leads to colony losses worldwide, both directly (feeding on fatty tissue) and indirectly (disease transmission). Objectives The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence...

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Published in:Veterinary Medicine and Science
Main Authors: Aschalew Shitu Yenew, Yodit Ayalew Sisay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.70140