Intestinal Microbiota of Honey Bees (Apis mellifera) Treated with Amitraz

The aim of the study was to analyse the intestinal microbiota of honey bees ( ) treated with amitraz. In the present study, the microbiological profile of the honey bee intestines showed minor changes in the microbiota following the application of amitraz. A comparison of the numbers of bacteria and...

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Published in:Journal of Apicultural Science 2022-12, Vol.66 (2), p.199-207
Main Authors: Żebracka, Anna, Chmielowiec-Korzeniowska, Anna, Nowakowicz-Dębek, Bożena, Wlazło, Łukasz, Dziechciarz, Piotr, Borsuk, Grzegorz
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Language:English
Subjects:
amitraz
Animal sciences
Apis mellifera
Bacteria
Beekeeping
Bees
E coli
Fungi
Honey
Intestinal microflora
Intestine
Lactic acid
Lactic acid bacteria
Life sciences
Microbiota
Mortality
Pathogens
Pesticides
varroa treatment
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Summary:The aim of the study was to analyse the intestinal microbiota of honey bees ( ) treated with amitraz. In the present study, the microbiological profile of the honey bee intestines showed minor changes in the microbiota following the application of amitraz. A comparison of the numbers of bacteria and fungi revealed a positive downward trend in the number of fungi. The number of decreased bacteria, included and especially spp., which were not isolated from the intestines of bees treated with amitraz. The number of lactic acid bacteria before and after treatment was at a similar level of 8.3 log cfu/g of intestinal contents.
ISSN:2299-4831
1643-4439
2299-4831
DOI:10.2478/jas-2022-0015