Projects

DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF MITE RESISTANCE TRAITS IN HONEY BEE BREEDING Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 414698

BREEDING, GENETICS, STOCK IMPROVEMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF RUSSIAN HONEY BEES FOR MITE AND SMALL HIVE BEETLE CONTROL AND POLLINATION Appropriated (D)   Accession Number: 415084

PREPARING FOR VARROA: HOW SUSCEPTIBLE ARE AUSTRALIAN HONEY BEE STOCKS? Trust (T)   Accession Number: 420689

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Does the removal of mite-infested brood facilitate grooming? - (Abstract Only) - (11-Jan-13)

Preliminary results on the evaluation of honey bee stocks for susceptibility to deformed wing virus - (Abstract Only) - (11-Jan-13)

Associations of Parameters Related to the Fall of Varroa destructor (Mesostigmata: Varroidae) in Russian and Italian Honey Bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Colonies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rinderer, T.E., De Guzman, L.I., Frake, A.M. 2013. Associations of Parameters Related to the Fall of Varroa destructor (Mesostigmata: Varroidae) in Russian and Italian Honey Bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Colonies. Journal of Economic Entomology. 106(2):566-575.

Varroa destructor: research avenues towards sustainable control - (Review Article)

Danka, R.G., Rinderer, T.E., Spivak, M., Kefuss, J. 2013. Varroa destructor: research avenues towards sustainable control. Journal of Apicultural Research. 52(2):69-71.

Evaluation of the efficacy of small hive beetle (Aethina tumida Murray) baits and lures. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

De Guzman, L.I., Rinderer, T.E., Frake, A.M., Wakefield, M., Marris, G., Budge, G., Brown, M. 2013. Evaluation of the efficacy of small hive beetle (Aethina tumida Murray) bait and lures. The Science of Bee Culture. 5:3-6.

Responses to Varroa destructor and Nosema ceranae by several commercial strains of Australian and North American honey bees, (Hymenoptera:Apidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rinderer, T.E., Oldroyd, B.P., Frake, A.M., De Guzman, L.I., Bourgeois, A.L. 2013. Responses to Varroa destructor and Nosema ceranae by several commercial strains of Australian and North American honey bees, (Hymenoptera:Apidae). Australian Journal of Entomology. 52(2):156-163.

Age and reproductive status of adult Varroa mites affect grooming success of honey bees. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kirrane, M.J., De Guzman, L.I., Rinderer, T.E., Frake, A.M., Wagnitz, J., Whelan, P.M. 2012. Age and reproductive status of adult Varroa mites affect grooming success of honey bees.. Experimental and Applied Acarology. 58(4):423-430.

Seasonal inconsistencies in the relationship between honey bee longevity in field colonies and laboratory cages - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rinderer, T.E., Danka, R.G., Stelzer, J.A. 2012. Seasonal inconsistencies in the relationship between honey bee longevity in field colonies and laboratory cages. Journal of Apicultural Research. 51(2):218-219.

A method for rapidly marking adult varroa mites for use in brood inoculation experiments - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kirrane, M.J., De Guzman, L.I., Rinderer, T.E., Frake, A.M., Wagnitz, J.J., Whelan, P.M. 2012. A method for rapidly marking adult varroa mites for use in brood inoculation experiments. Journal of Apicultural Research. 51(2):212-213.

Behavioural responses underpinning resistance and susceptibility of honeybees to Tropilaelaps mercedesae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Khongphinitbunjong, K., De Guzman, L.I., Burgett, M.D., Rinderer, T.E., Chantawannakul, P. 2012. Behavioural responses underpinning resistance and susceptibility of honeybees to Tropilaelaps mercedesae. Apidologie. 43(5):590-599.

Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms to resistance to chalkbrood in Apis mellifera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Holloway, B.A., Sylvester, H.A., Bourgeois, A.L., Rinderer, T.E. 2012. Association of single nucleotide polymorphisms to resistance to chalkbrood in Apis mellifera. Journal of Apicultural Research. 51(2):154-163.

Patterns of Apis mellifera infection by Nosema ceranae support the parasite hypothesis for the evolution of extreme polyandry in eusocial insects. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bourgeois, A.L., Rinderer, T.E., Sylvester, H.A., Holloway, B.A., Oldroyd, B.P. 2012. Patterns of Apis mellifera infection by Nosema ceranae support the parasite hypothesis for the evolution of extreme polyandry in eusocial insects. Apidologie. On-line 15 February 2012

External and internal detection of Nosema ceranae on honey bees using real-time PCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bourgeois, A.L., Beaman, G.D., Holloway, B.A., Rinderer, T.E. 2012. External and internal detection of Nosema ceranae on honey bees using real-time PCR. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology 109:323-325

Functionality of Varroa-Resistant Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: apidae) when used in migratory beekeeping for crop pollination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Danka, R.G., De Guzman, L.I., Rinderer, T.E., Sylvester, H.A., Wagener, C.M., Bourgeois, A.L., Harris, J.W., Villa, J.D. 2012. Functionality of Varroa-Resistant Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: apidae) when used in migratory beekeeping for crop pollination. Journal of Economic Entomology 105(2):313-321.

The Effects of Pollen-Enriched Pollen Substitute on Winter Cluster Size and the Prevalence of Nosema ceranae in Russian Honey Bee Colonies - (Peer Reviewed Journal) - (30-Nov-11)

Marking small hive beetles with thoracic notching: Effects on longevity, flight ability and fecundity. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

De Guzman, L.I., Frake, A.M., Rinderer, T.E. 2011. Marking small hive beetles with thoracic notching: Effects on longevity, flight ability and fecundity.. Apidologie. 42(1):1-10.

Ovariole number and ovary activation of Russian honeybee workers (Apis mellifera L.) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Munday, M., Rinderer, T.E., Rueppell, O. 2012. Ovariole number and ovary activation of Russian honeybee workers (Apis mellifera L.). Journal of Apicultural Research. 51(1):147-149.

Asynchronous development of Honey Bee host and Varroa destructor (Mesostigmata: Varroidae) influences reproductive potential of mites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kirrane, M.J., De Guzman, L.I., Rinderer, T.E., Frake, A.M., Wagnitz, J.J., Whelan, P.M. 2011. Asynchronous development of Honey Bee host and Varroa destructor (Mesostigmata: Varroidae) influences reproductive potential of mites. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104(4):1146-1152.

Patriline variation of Nosema ceranae levels in Russian and Italian honey bees - (Abstract Only)

Bourgeois, A.L., Rinderer, T.E., Sylvester, H.A., Holloway, B.A. 2011. Patriline variation of Nosema ceranae levels in Russian and Italian honey bees. Cold Spring Harbor Meeting. 17.

Examination on the Reproductive Success of Re-Invading Varroa Mites - (Abstract Only)

Kirrane, M.J., De Guzman, L.I., Rinderer, T.E., Whelan, P.M. 2011. Examination on the Reproductive Success of Re-Invading Varroa Mites. American Bee Journal. 151(5):507.

Presence of Russian honey bee genotypes in swarms in Louisiana. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Sylvester, H.A., Bourgeois, A.L., De Guzman, L.I., Rinderer, T.E. 2011. Presence of Russian honey bee genotypes in swarms in Louisiana. Notes Science of Bee Culture 3(1):9-10; supplement to Bee Culture 139(3).

The effects of hive color and feeding on the size of winter clusters of Russian honey bee colonies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rinderer, T.E., De Guzman, L.I., Wagnitz, J.J., Frake, A.M. 2011. The effects of hive color and feeding on the size of winter clusters of Russian honey bee colonies. Bee Culture. 3(1):5-8.

Effect of height and color on the efficiency of the small hive beetle (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) pole traps - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

De Guzman, L.I., Frake, A.M., Rinderer, T.E., Arbogast, R.T. 2011. Effect of height and color on the efficiency of the small hive beetle (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) pole traps. Journal of Economic Entomology. 104(1):26-31.

Preservation and processing methods for molecular genetic detection and quantification of Nosema ceranae - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bourgeois, A.L., Beaman, G.D., Rinderer, T.E. 2011. Preservation and processing methods for molecular genetic detection and quantification of Nosema ceranae. Bee Culture. 3(1):1-5.

Assessing grooming behavior of Russian honey bees toward Varroa destructor. - (Abstract Only) - (15-Nov-10)

Studies on the life history and control of small hive beetles in the south-eastern United States - (Abstract Only) - (15-Nov-10)

Genetic stock identification of production colonies of Russian honey bees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bourgeois, A.L., Sylvester, H.A., Coy, S., Rinderer, T.E. 2010. Genetic stock identification of production colonies of Russian honey bees. Bee Culture. 2(2):1-2.

Genetic Stock Identification of Russian honey bees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bourgeois, A.L., Sheppard, W.S., Sylvester, H.A., Rinderer, T.E. 2010. Genetic Stock Identification of Russian honey bees. Journal of Economic Entomology. 103(3):917-924.

Seasonal Population Dynamics of Small Hive Beetles, Aethina Tumida Murray, in the Southeastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

De Guzman, L.I., Frake, A.M., Rinderer, T.E. 2010. Seasonal Population Dynamics of Small Hive Beetles, Aethina Tumida Murray, in the Southeastern United States. Journal of Apicultural Research. 49(2):186-191.

Small Hive Beetles - (Popular Publication)

De Guzman, L.I., Frake, A.M., Rinderer, T.E., Pollett, D.K. 2009. Small Hive Beetles. Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station Publication. 3135.

The Effects of Hive Size, Feeding, and Nosema Ceranae on the Size of Winter Clusters of Russian Honey Bee Colonies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rinderer, T.E., De Guzman, L.I., Bourgeois, A.L., Frake, A.M. 2010. The Effects of Hive Size, Feeding, and Nosema Ceranae on the Size of Winter Clusters of Russian Honey Bee Colonies. Science of Bee Culture. 2(1):1-6. Supplement to Bee Culture. 138(3).

Overwintering of Russian Honey Bees in Northeastern Iowa - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Villa, J.D., Rinderer, T.E., Bigalk, M. 2009. Overwintering of Russian Honey Bees in Northeastern Iowa. Science of Bee Culture 1(2):19-21; supplement to Bee Culture 137(2).

Genetic characterization of Russian honey bee stock selected for improved resistance to Varroa destructor - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bourgeois, A.L., Rinderer, T.E. 2009. Genetic characterization of Russian honey bee stock selected for improved resistance to Varroa destructor. Journal of Economic Entomology 102(3):1233-1238.

Effects of Varroa destructor Infestation on Honey Bee Queen Introduction - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cargel, R.A., Rinderer, T.E. 2009. Effects of Varroa destructor Infestation on Honey Bee Queen Introduction. Science of Bee Culture 1(1):8-13; supplement to Bee Culture 137(2). 2009

Population of small hive beetles (Aethina tumida Murray) in two apiaries having different soil textures in Mississippi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

De Guzman, L.I., Prudente, J.A., Rinderer, T.E., Frake, A.M., Tubbs, H. Population of small hive beetles (Aethina tumida Murray) in two apiaries having different soil textures in Mississippi. Science of Bee Culture 1(1):4-8; supplement to Bee Culture 137(2). 2009

Russian Honeybee Breeders Association Manual - (Other)

Rinderer, T., DeGuzman, L., Bourgeois, A., Frake, A., Stelzer, J., Sylvester, A. 2008. Russian Honeybee Breeders Association Manual. Honey Bee Breeding, Genetics, and Physiology Research Unit, 55 pages.

Comparative resistance of Russian and Italian honey bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) against small hive beetles (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Frake, A.M., De Guzman, L.I., Rinderer, T.E. 2009. Comparative resistance of Russian and Italian honey bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) against small hive beetles (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae). Journal of Economic Entomology 120(1):13-19

Comparisons of Pollen Substitute Diets for Honey bees: Consumprion Rates by Colonies and Effects on Brood and Adult Populations - (Other)

Hoffman, G.D., Wardell, G., Ahumada-Secura, F., Rinderer, T.E., Danka, R.G., Pettis, J.S. 2008. Comparisons of Pollen Substitute Diets for Honey bees: Consumprion Rates by Colonies and Effects on Brood and Adult Populations. Journal of Apicultural Research 47:265-270.

Inheritance of Resistance to Acarapis woodi (Acari: Tarsonemidae) in Crosses Between Selected Resistant Russian and Selected Susceptible U.S. Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Villa, J.D., Rinderer, T.E. 2008. Inheritance of Resistance to Acarapis woodi (Acari: Tarsonemidae) in Crosses Between Selected Resistant Russian and Selected Susceptible U.S. Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae). Journal of Economic Entomology 101(6):1756-1759(4).

Comparisons of pollen substitute diets for honey bees: consumption rates by colonies and effects on brood and adult populations. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Degrandi-Hoffman, G., Wardell, G., Ahumada-Segura, F., Rinderer, T.E., Danka, R.G., Pettis, J. 2008. Comparisons of pollen substitute diets for honey bees: consumption rates by colonies and effects on brood and adult populations. Journal of Apicultural Research 47(4):265-270

Comparison of microsatellite DNA divesity among commercial queen breeder stocks of Italian honey bees in the United States and Italy. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Bourgeois, A.L., Sylvester, H.A., Danka, R.G., Rinderer, T.E. 2008. Comparison of microsatellite DNA divesity among commercial queen breeder stocks of Italian honey bees in the United States and Italy.. Journal of Apicultural Research 47(2):93-98

Comparative reproduction of Varroa destructor in different types of Russian and Italian honey bee combs - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

De Guzman, L.I., Rinderer, T.E., Frake, A.M. 2008. Comparative reproduction of Varroa destructor in different types of Russian and Italian honey bee combs. Experimental and Applied Acarology 44:227-238

Detection and removal of brood infested with eggs and larvae of small hive beetles (Aethina tumida Murray) by Russian and Italian honey bees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

De Guzman, L.I., Frake, A.M., Rinderer, T.E. 2008. Detection and removal of brood infested with eggs and larvae of small hive beetles (Aethina tumida Murray) by Russian and Italian honey bees. Journal of Apicultural Research and Bee World 47(3):216-221.

Finding and Selecting Russian Honey Bees to be Resistant to Varroa destructor - (Abstract Only)

Apimondia 2007 Symposium, Melbourne, Australia, 09-07-07 to 09-15-07. Sponsored by the International Federation of Beekeepers Association.

Acceptance of mated Queens and Queen Cells in Colonies of Russian and Italian Honey Bees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cargel, R.A., Rinderer, T.E. 2007. Acceptance of mated Queens and Queen Cells in Colonies of Russian and Italian Honey Bees. Bee Culture 135(6):27-29

Preliminary assessment of genetic diversity of Italian honey bees in the USA and Italy - (Abstract Only)

Bourgeois, A.L., Sylvester, H.A., Danka, R.G., Rinderer, T.E. 2007. Preliminary assessment of genetic diversity of Italian honey bees in the USA and Italy. American Bee Research Conference Proceedings. American Bee Journal 147(5):436

Growth of Varroa Destructor (Acari: Varroidae) Populations in Russian Honey Bee (Hymenoptera: Apidae) Colonies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

De Guzman, L.I., Rinderer, T.E., Frake, A.M. 2007. Growth of varroa destructor (acari: varroidae) populations in russian honey bee (hymenoptera: apidae) colonies. Annuals of the Entomological Society of America 100(2):187-195

Further Characterization of Honey Bees from the Iberian Peninsula by Allozyme, Morphometric and Mtdna Haplotype Analyses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Arias, C., Rinderer, T.E., Sheppard, W.S. 2006. Further characterization of honey bees from the iberian peninsula by allozyme, morphometric and mtdna haplotype analyses. Journal of Apicultural Research 45(4):188-196

Queen Cell Acceptance in Laying Worker Colonies of Russian and Italian Honey Bees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cargel, R.A., Rinderer, T.E. 2006. Queen Cell Acceptance in Laying Worker Colonies of Russian and Italian Honey Bees. American Bee Journal 146(8):698-700.

Some Observations on the Small Hive Beetle, Aethina Tumida Murray in Russian Honey Bee Colonies - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

De Guzman, L.I., Rinderer, T.E., Frake, A.M., Tubbs, H., Elzen, P.J., Westervelt, D. 2006. Some observations on the small hive beetle, aethina tumida murray in russian honey bee colonies. American Bee Journal 146(7):618-620.

Russian Honey Bee, Apis Mellifera L. (Hymenoptera: Apidae), Colonies: Acarapis Woodi (Rennie) (Acari: Tarsonemidae) Infestations and Overwintering Survival - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

De Guzman, L.I., Rinderer, T.E., Bigalk, M., Tubbs, H., Bernard, S.J. Russian honey bee, apis mellifera l. (hymenoptera: apidae), colonies: acarapis woodi (rennie) (acari: tarsonemidae) infestations and overwintering survival. Journal of Economic Entomology 98(6):1796-1801

A New Phase Begins for the USDA-ARS Russian Honey Bee Breeding Program - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rinderer, T.E., De Guzman, L.I., Danka, R.G. 2005. A new phase begins for the usda-ars russian honey bee breeding program. American Bee Journal 145(7):579-582.

A Study of Chalkbrood Susceptibility in Russian and Domestic Honey Bees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Fassbinder Orth, C.A., Rinderer, T.E. 2005. A study of chalkbrood susceptibility in russian and domestic honey bees. American Bee Journal 145(8):669-671

Conditional Immune-Gene Suppression of Honey Bees Parasitized by Varroa Mites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gregory, P.G., Evans, J.D., Rinderer, T.E., De Guzman, L.I. 2005. Conditional immune gene suppression of honey bees parasitized by varroa mites. Journal of Insect Science. 5(7):1-5.

Unusual Queen Cell Construction and Destruction in Apis Mellifera from Far-Eastern Russia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cargel, R.A., Rinderer, T.E., 2004. Unusual queen cell construction and destruction in Apis mellifera from far-eastern Russia. Journal of Apicultural Research. 43(4):188-190.

Comparison of the Hygenic Behavior of ARS Russian and Commercial Honey Bees in Thailand. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kavinseksan, B., Wongsiri, S., Rinderer, T.E., De Guzman, L.I. 2004. Comparison of the Hygenic Behavior of ARS Russian Commercial Honey Bees in Thailand. American Bee Journal 144(11):870-872.

Varroa Resistance of Hybrid ARS Russian Honey Bees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harris, J.W., Rinderer, T.E. 2004. Varroa resistance of hybrid ars russian honey bees. American Bee Journal 144(10):797-800.

Multivariate Morphometric Study of Apis Florea in Thailand - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Chaiyawong, T., Deowanish, S., Wongsiri, S., Sylvester, H.A., Rinderer, T.E., De Guzman, L.I. 2004. Multivariate Morphometric Study of Apis Florea in Thailand. Journal of Apicultural Research. 43(3):123-127.

The Effects of Co-Mingled Russian and Italian Honey Bee Stocks and Sunny Or Shaded Apiaries on Varroa Mite Population Growth, Worker Bee Population and Honey Production - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rinderer, T.E., De Guzman, L.I., Harper, C. 2004. The effects of co-mingled russian and italian honey bee stocks and sunny or shaded apiaries on varroa mite population growth, worker bee population and honey production. American Bee Journal. Vol. 144(6):481-485.

Paternity of Offspring from Honey Bee Queens Re-Inseminated after Producing Worker Brood - (Abstract Only)

Gregory, P.G., Rinderer, T.E., Harbo, J.R. 2004. Paternity of offspring from honey bee queens re-inseminated after producing worker brood [abstract]. American Bee Journal. 144(5(:404

Reexamination of the Accuracy of a Detergent Solution for Varroa Mite Detection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rinderer, T.E., De Guzman, L.I., Sylvester, H.A. 2004. Reexamination of the accuracy of a detergent solution for varroa mite detection. American Bee Journal. Vol. 144(7):560-562

Non-Destructive DNA Sampling in Honey Bee Queens, Apis Mellifera - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Gregory, P.G., Rinderer, T.E. 2004. Non-destructive dna sampling in honey bee queens, apis mellifera. Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. Vol. 111:173-177.

Absence of Tropilaelaps Infestation from Recent Swarms of Apis Dorsata in Thailand - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kavinseksan, B., Wongsiri, S., De Guzman, L.I., Rinderer, T.E. 2004. Absence of tropilaelaps infestation from recent swarms of Apis dorsata in Thailand. Journal of Apicultural Research. 42(3):49-50.

Commercial Management of ARS Russian Honey Bees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Tubbs, H., Harper, M., Bigalk, M., Bernard, S.J., Delatte, G.T., Sylvester, H.A., Rinderer, T.E. 2003. Commercial management of ARS russian honey bees. American Bee Journal 143(10):819-820.

An Evaluation of ARS Russian Honey Bees in Combination with Other Methods for the Control of Varroa Mites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Rinderer, T.E., DeGuzman, L.I., Delatte, G.T., Harper, C., 2003. An Evaluation of ARS Russian Honey Bees in Combination with other Methods for the Control of Varroa Mites, American Bee Journal 143(5):410-413.

Imported Russian Honey Bees: Quarantine and Initial Selection for Varroa Resistance - (Popular Publication)

Harris, J.W., Rinderer, T.E., Kuznetsov, V., Danka, R.G., Delatte, G.T., De Guzman, L.I., Villa, J.D. 2002. Imported Russian Honey Bees: Quarantine and Initial Selection for Varroa Resistance. American Bee Journal 142(8):591-596

Resistance to Acarapis Woodi by Honey Bees from Far-Eastern Russia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

DeGuzman, L.I., Rinderer, T.E., Delatte, G.T., Stelzer, J.A., Beaman, L., Kuznetsov, V. Resistance to Acarapis Woodi by Honey Bees from Far-Eastern Russia. Apidologie, 2002, Vol. 33, No. 4, pgs. 411-415.

Spatial Distribution of Asian Honey Bees in An Agroecosystem in Southeastern Thailand - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

RINDERER, T.E., OLDROYD, B.P., DEGUZMAN, L.I., WATTANACHAIYING, W., WONGSIRI, S., SPATIAL DISTRIBUTION OF ASIAN HONEY BEES IN AN AGROECOSYSTEM IN SOUTHEASTERN THAILAND, APIDOLOGIE, 2002, VOL. 33, pgs. 539-543, EDITION #6.

Answers to the Puzzling Distribution of Africanized Bees in the United States or "Why are those Bees not Moving East of Texas?" - (Popular Publication)

Villa, J.D., Rinderer, T.E., Stelzer, J.A., 2002. Answers to the Puzzling Distribution of Africanized Bees in the United States or "Why are those Bees not Moving East to Texas?", American Bee Journal 142(7):480-483.

Multi-State Field Trials of ARS Russian Honey Bees 3. Responses to Acarapiswoodi 1999, 2000 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

DEGUZMAN, L.I., RINDERER, T.E., DELATTE, G.T., STELZER, J.A., WILLIAMS, J.L., BEAMAN, G.D., KUZNETSOV, V., BERNARD, S.J., BIGALK, M., TUBBS, H., MULTI-STATE FIELD TRIALS OF ARS RUSSIAN HONEY BEES #3. RESPONSES TO ACARAPIS WOODI 1999,2000, AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL, 2001, VOL. 141, pgs. 810-812, EDITION #11.

Multi-State Field Trials of ARS Russian Honey Bees 2. Honey Production 1999, 2000 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

RINDERER, T.E., DEGUZMAN, L.I., DELATTE, G.T., STELZER, J.A., LANCASTER, V.A., WILLIAMS, J.L., BEAMAN, G.D., KUZNETSOV, V., BIGALK, M., BERNARD, S.J., MULTI-STATE FIELD TRIALS OF ARS RUSSIAN HONEY BEES #2. HONEY PRODUCTION 1999,2000, AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL, 2001, VOL. 141, pgs. 726-729, EDITION #10.

Hygienic Behavior by Honey Bees from Far-Eastern Russia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

DEGUZMAN, L.I., RINDERER, T.E., STELZER, J.A., BEAMAN, G.D., DELATTE, G.T., HARPER, C., HYGIENIC BEHAVIOR BY HONEY BEES FROM FAR-EASTERN RUSSIA, AMERICAN BEE, JOURNAL, 2002, VOL. 142, pgs. 58-60, EDITION #1.

Multi-State Field Trials of ARS Russian Honey Bees 1. Responses to Varroa Destructor 1999,2000 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

RINDERER, T.E., DEGUZMAN, L.I., DELATTE, G.T., STELZER, J.A., WILLIAMS, J.L., BEAMAN, G.D., KUZNETSOV, V., BIGALK, M., BERNARD, S.J., TUBBS, H., MULTI-STATE FIELD TRIALS OF ARS RUSSIAN HONEY BEES #1. RESPONSES TO VARROA DESTRUCTOR 1999,2000, AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL, 2001, VOL. 141, pgs. 658-661, EDITION #9.

An Evaluation of Far-Eastern Russian Honey Bees and Other Methods for the Control of Tracheal Mites - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

DEGUZMAN, L.I., RINDERER, T.E., DELATTE, G.T., STELZER, J.A., BEAMAN, G.D., HARPER, C., AN EVALUATION OF FAR-EASTERN RUSSIAN HONEY BEES AND OTHER METHODS FOR THE CONTROL OF TRACHEAL MITES, AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL, 2001, VOL. 141, pgs. 737-741, EDITION #10.

Resistance to the Parasitic Mite Varroa Jacobsoni in Honey Bees from Far-Eastern Russia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

RINDERER, T.E., DEGUZMAN, L.I., DELATTE, G.T., STELZER, J.A., LANCASTER, V.A., KUZNETSOV, V., BEAMAN, G.D., WATTS, R.P., HARRIS, J.W., RESISTANCE TO THE PARASITIC MITE VARROA JACOBSONI IN HONEY BEES FROM FAR-EASTERN RUSSIA, APIDOLOGIE, 2001, VOL. 32, pgs. 381-394, EDITION #3.

Comparative Mating Flight Times of Asian Honey Bees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Otis, G.W., Koeniger, N., Rinderer, T.E., Hadisoesilo, S., Yoshida, T., Tingek, S., Wongsiri, S., Mardan, M. 2000. Comparative Mating Flight Times of Asian Honey Bees. Meeting Abstract. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Tropical Bees. pp. 137-141.

The Release of ARS Russian Honey Bees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

RINDERER, T.E., DEGUZMAN, L.I., HARRIS, J.W., KUZNETSOV, V., DELATTE, G.T., STELZER, J.A., BEAMAN, G.D., THE RELEASE OF ARS RUSSIAN HONEY BEES, AMERICAN BEE JOURNAL, 2000, VOL. 140, pgs. 305-307, EDITION #4.

Development and Behaviour of Anarchistic Honey Bees - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Oldroyd, B.P., Halling, L., Rinderer, T.E. 1999. Development and Behaviour of Anarchistic Honey Bees. Meeting Abstract. Proceedings of the Royal Society, London. 226:1875-1878.

Evaluations of the Varroa-Resistance of Honey Bees Imported from Far-Eastern Russia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

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