Wax moth, wasp, hornets, small hive beetle and ants are insect pests of honeybees. American and European foulbrood are bacterial diseases. Thai sac brood is viral disease. Nosemosis and amoebic disease is caused by protozoan. Tracheal mite, Varroa mite and brood mite is non-insect pest of bees. American foulbrood, European foulbrood, Thai sac brood, Nosemosis and amoebic disease are the diseases of honey bees. Make weak colony strong by uniting 2 colonies, regular cleaning of bottom board and increased monitoring of bee hive are management practices for pest and diseases of honey bees.
Honey Bee’s, Insect Pests, Disease Management, Wax moth, wasp, hornets, small hive beetle
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