Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Preliminary observations of autumn feeding of USDA-ARS Russian honey bees to enhance performance during almond pollination - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Danka, R.G., Beaman, G.D. 2009. Preliminary observations of autumn feeding of USDA-ARS Russian honey bees to enhance flight performance during almond pollination. Science of Bee Culture 1(2):27-30; supplement to Bee Culture 137(2).

Responses to Varroa by honey bees with different levels of Varroa Sensitive Hygiene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harbo, J.R., Harris, J.W. 2009. Responses to Varroa by honey bees with different levels of Varroa Sensitive Hygiene. Journal of Apicultural Research 48(3):156-161

Inheritance of Resistance to Acarapis woodi (Acari: Tarsonemidae) in Crosses Between Selected Resistant Russian and Selected Susceptible U.S. Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Villa, J.D., Rinderer, T.E. 2008. Inheritance of Resistance to Acarapis woodi (Acari: Tarsonemidae) in Crosses Between Selected Resistant Russian and Selected Susceptible U.S. Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae). Journal of Economic Entomology 101(6):1756-1759(4).

Effects of brood type on Varroa-sensitive hygiene (VSH) by worker honey bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harris, J.W. 2008. Effects of brood type on Varroa-sensitive hygiene (VSH) by worker honey bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae). Annals of the Entomological Society of America 101(6):1137-1144

Reaction Norm Variants for Male Calling Song in Natural Populations of Achroia Grisella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae): towards a Resolution of the Lek Paradox - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Zhou, Y., Kuster, H., Pettis, J.S., Danka, R.G., Gleason, J.M., Greenfield, M.D. 2008. Reaction Norm Variants for Male Calling Song in Natural Populations of Achroia Grisella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae): towards a Resolution of the Lek Paradox. Evolution 1317-1334.

Comparative Performance of Two Mite-Resistant Stocks of Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) in Alabama Beekeeping Operations - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Ward, K., Danka, R.G., Ward, R. 2008. Comparative Performance of Two Mite-Resistant Stocks of Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) in Alabama Beekeeping Operations. Journal of Economic Entomology. 101(3):654-659.

Status of bees with the trait of varroa sensitive hygiene (VSH) for varroa resistance - (Popular Publication)

Danka, R.G., Harris, J.W., Ward, K., Ward, R. 2008. Status of bees with the trait of varroa sensitive hygiene (VSH) for varroa resistance. American Bee Journal 148(1):51-54

Bees with Varroa-Sensitive Hygiene Preferentially Remove Mite-infested Pupae Aged <5 Days Postcapping - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harris, J.W. 2007. Bees with Varroa-Sensitive Hygiene Preferentially Remove Mite-infested Pupae Aged <5 Days Postcapping. Journal of Apicultural Research 46(3):134-139

Preliminary assessment of genetic diversity of Italian honey bees in the USA and Italy - (Abstract Only)

Bourgeois, A.L., Sylvester, H.A., Danka, R.G., Rinderer, T.E. 2007. Preliminary assessment of genetic diversity of Italian honey bees in the USA and Italy. American Bee Research Conference Proceedings. American Bee Journal 147(5):436

Varroa-Sensitive Hygiene and Recapped Brood Cells - (Abstract Only)

Harris, J.W. 2007. Varroa-Sensitive Hygiene and Recapped Brood Cells. American Bee Research Conference Proceedings. American Bee Journal 147(5):440

GENETIC DIFFERENIATION OF THE GIANT HONEY BEE (APIS DORSATA) IN THAILAND ANALYSED BY MITOCHONDRIAL GENES AND MICROSATELLITES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Insuan, S., Deowanish, S., Klinbunga, S., Sylvester, H.A., Wongsiri, S. 2007. Genetic differeniation of the giant honey bee (apis dorsata) in thailand analysed by mitochondrial genes and microsatellites. Biochemical Genetics 45(3/4):345-361

VARROA-INFESTED CELLS THAT ARE NOT REMOVED BY BEES WITH VARROA-SENSITIVE HYGIENE - (Abstract Only)

Harbo, J.R., Harris, J.W. 2006. Varroa-infested cells that are not removed by bees with varroa-sensitive hygiene. American Bee Journal 146(5):447-448

VSH BEES DISPROPORTIONATELY REMOVE VARROA-INFESTED HOSTS FROM THE YOUNGEST AGE COHORTS OF PUPAE - (Abstract Only)

Harris, J.W., Harbo, J.R. 2006. Vsh bees disproportionately remove varroa-infested hosts from the youngest age cohorts of pupae. American Bee Journal 146(5):448

THE NUMBER OF GENES INVOLVED IN THE SMR TRAIT - (Abstract Only)

Harbo, J.R., Harris, J.W. 2005. The Number of Genes Involved in the SMR Trait. American Bee Journal 145(5):430

THE SMR TRAIT EXPLAINED BY HYGIENIC BEHAVIOR OF ADULT BEES - (Abstract Only)

Harris, J.W., Harbo, J.R. 2005. The SMR Trait Explained by Hygienic Behavior of Adult Bees. American Bee Journal 145(5):430-431

SUPPRESSED MITE REPRODUCTION EXPLAINED BY THE BEHAVIOR OF ADULT BEES. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harbo, J.R., Harris, J.W. 2005. Suppressed mite reproduction explained by the behavior of adult bees. Journal of Apicultural Research. 44(1):21-23.

HIGH LEVELS OF COTTON POLLEN COLLECTION OBSERVED FOR HONEY BEES (HYMENOPTERA: APIDAE) IN SOUTH-CENTRAL LOUISIANA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Danka, R.G. 2005. High Levels of Cotton Pollen Collection Observed for Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) in South-Central Louisiana. Journal of Entomological Science 40(3):316-326

UNUSUAL QUEEN CELL CONSTRUCTION AND DESTRUCTION IN APIS MELLIFERA FROM FAR-EASTERN RUSSIA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Cargel, R.A., Rinderer, T.E., 2004. Unusual queen cell construction and destruction in Apis mellifera from far-eastern Russia. Journal of Apicultural Research. 43(4):188-190.

COMPARISON OF THE HYGENIC BEHAVIOR OF ARS RUSSIAN AND COMMERCIAL HONEY BEES IN THAILAND. - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Kavinseksan, B., Wongsiri, S., Rinderer, T.E., De Guzman, L.I. 2004. Comparison of the Hygenic Behavior of ARS Russian Commercial Honey Bees in Thailand. American Bee Journal 144(11):870-872.

SELECTIVE BREEDING FOR HONEY BEES WITH A LOW PERCENTAGE OF VARROA MITES IN CAPPED BROOD. - (Abstract Only)

Harris, J.W., Harbo, J.R. 2004. Selective breeding for honey bees with a low percentage of varroa mites in capped brood [abstract]. American Bee Journal. 144(5):405

CONTEMPORARY SOYBEANS SHOW NO EVIDENCE OF YIELD INCREASES ASSOCIATED WITH PROXIMITY TO HONEY BEE COLONIES. - (Abstract Only)

Danka, R.G., Villa, J.D. 2004. Contemporary soybeans show no evidence of yield increases associated with proximity to honey bee colonies [abstract].American Bee Journal. 144(5):402

ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ON THE GROWTH OF VARROA MITE POPULATIONS - (Popular Publication)

Harris, J.W., Villa, J.D., Danka, R.G. 2004. Environmental effects on the growth of varroa mite populations. Bee Culture. 132(5):23-25.

HEATING AUDLT HONEY BEES TO REMOVE VARROA JACOBSONI - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Harbo, J.R. 2000. Heating audlt honey bees to remove Varroa jacobsoni. Journal of Apicultural Research. 39(3-4):181-182.