Varroa Volatiles Offer Chemical Cues to Honey Bees for Initial Parasitic Recognition

Varroa Volatiles Offer Chemical Cues to Honey Bees for Initial Parasitic Recognition

Olfaction mediated by the antennae is a vital sensory modality for arthropods and could be applied as a tool in pest control. The ectoparasitic mite <i>Varroa destructor</i> poses a significant threat to the health of the honey bee <i>Apis mellifera</i> worldwide and has garn...

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Main Authors: Qinglong Zhao, Xinning Wang, Ahsan Mustafa, Ying Wang, Hongfang Wang, Xuepeng Chi, Baohua Xu, Zhenguo Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
Series:Biomolecules
Subjects:
<i>Varroa destructor</i>
chemical ecology
volatile organic compounds
gas chromatography–mass spectrometry
electroantennography
headspace solid-phase microextraction
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/15/1/66
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