Steven C. Cook

Industry surveys covering over half of U.S. managed colonies found widespread 2024-2025 honey bee losses, worst in commercial operations, and no excess loss with amitraz use.

This study evaluates formic acid and thermal remediation for controlling Tropilaelaps and Varroa mites in honey bee colonies, finding formic acid more effective than thermal treatment.

The paper identifies mutations in the β-adrenergic-like octopamine receptor associated with amitraz resistance in Varroa destructor and develops diagnostic assays to detect these mutations.