Aleksandar Uzunov

This study reports the first detection of Tropilaelaps mercedesae in Turkiye and analyzes potential pathways for its westward spread.

The paper investigates seasonal changes in cuticular hydrocarbons (CHCs) of European honey bee subspecies, finding task-specific profiles are more consistent than seasonal shifts.

The paper introduces a new method for detecting Tropilaelaps mercedesae in honey bee brood using wax strips to observe mites after decapping sealed cells.

The paper compares cuticular hydrocarbon profiles across six European honey bee subspecies to assess adaptation to climate and social roles, finding subspecies-specific differences and task-related variations.