Küçük Kovan Böceği Aethina tumida (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) ve Arıcılık Açısından Önemi

Küçük kovan böceği, Aethina tumida Murray 1867 (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae), bal arısı kolonilerinde görülen ve dünyadaki yayılışı hızla artan bir bal arısı parazitidir. Bu böceğin ergin ve larvası kuluçka, bal ve polen gibi arıcılık açısından vazgeçilmez kaynaklar ile beslenerek kuluçkanın ölümüne, balın fermentasyonuna ve petek yapısının bozulmasına neden olur. Aktif olarak uçabilen küçük kovan böcekleri güçlü arı kolonilerinin dahi istila edilmesine neden olabilirler. Bu parazitlerin kovandaki varlığının erken teşhisi daha büyük kayıpların önlenmesi açısından oldukça önemlidir

Small Hive Beetle Aethina tumida (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) and It's Importance for Beekeeping

Small hive beetle, Aethina tumida Murray 1867 (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae), is a honey bee parasite that is seen in honey bee colonies and it rapidly spreads throughout the world. The adult and larva form of this parasite cause the death of broods, fermentation of honey and deterioration of the honeycomb's structure as a result of its feeding on brood, honey and pollen which are vital resources for beekeeping. Small hive beetle, that can fly actively, can cause the invasion of even powerful bee colonies. Early diagnosis of this parasite's existence in hives is vital for preventing larger losses

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