Honey bees (Apis mellifera) exhibit seasonal variation in their tolerance to viral infection
Alexandria N. Payne, Ashley L. St. Clair, Gyan P. Harwood, Vincent Prayugo, Lincoln N. Taylor, Madeleine Shapiro, Adam G. Dolezal
This study shows honey bees are most vulnerable to IAPV infection in fall due to seasonal physiological and nutritional changes affecting viral tolerance.
bioRxiv · Jul 11, 2025 · PreprintPathology