Peter D. Fowler

Everything, everywhere, all at once - Surveillance and molecular epidemiology reveal Melissococcus plutonius is endemic among Michigan, US beekeeping operations of all sizes and present in some honey bee colonies year-round

This study uses surveillance and molecular epidemiology to show Melissococcus plutonius is widespread in Michigan beekeeping operations and present year-round, with seasonal infection peaks and genetic diversity within hives.

Sacbrood viruses and select Lake Sinai virus variants dominated Apis mellifera colonies symptomatic for European foulbrood

The paper investigates viral infections in honey bee colonies with and without European foulbrood, identifying specific viral clades associated with the disease.