Average number of reproductive cycles performed by Varroa jacobsoni in honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies

Journal of Apicultural Research

Volumn 36, Issue 3-4, 1997, Pages 113-123

  Martin, S J ^a   Kemp, D ^a  

^a CENTRAL SCIENCE LABORATORY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Apis mellifera; Honey bees; Mite drop; Mite populations; Reproductive cycles; Varroa jacobsoni

Indexed keywords

ACARI; APINAE; APIS MELLIFERA; APOIDEA; VARROA JACOBSONI;

EID: 0031373040     PISSN: 00218839     EISSN: 20786913     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00218839.1997.11100937     Document Type: Article

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