A scientific note on in-hive positioning determines small hive beetle trap efficacy. Issue 3 (5th May 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Muturi, Michael N. K.; Papach, Anna; Lattorff, H. Michael G.; Neumann, Peter
• Is Part Of: Journal of apicultural research. Volume 61:Issue 3(2022)
• Page Start: 315
• Page End: 316
• Publication Date: 2022-05-05
• Subjects: Aethina tumida -- Apis mellifera scutellata -- control -- trap -- surveillance; Bee culture -- Periodicals; Bee culture; Periodicals; 638.105
• DOI: 10.1080/00218839.2021.2018766
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-8839

Abstract

Abstract: The small hive beetle (SHB), Aethina tumida, a parasite of honey bees is endemic to Sub-Saharan Africa and has become a global invasive pest. Adequate surveillance methods based on trapping methods need testing and verification of their efficacy. We tested the efficacy of top frame supplied cardboard traps. The efficacy was extremely low (0.9%) and significantly less effective than bottom board placed traps.