An in vitro investigation into the survival of Tropilaelaps mercedesae on a range of matrices.
Maggie C. Gill, Bajaree Chuttong, Paul Davies, Avril Earl, George Tonge, Dan Etheridge
This study investigates the survival of Tropilaelaps mercedesae on various matrices, finding it can survive over 144 hours on decomposing pupae and adults, suggesting transmission routes beyond brood.
Apis · Dec 25, 2025Peer-reviewedZoology