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Title: Current status of small hive beetle infestation in the Philippines

Author
item CERCANCIA, CLEOFAS - University Of The Philippines
item De Guzman, Lilia
item POLINTAN, ELMER - University Of The Philippines
item LOCSIN, ANNA - University Of The Philippines

Submitted to: Journal of Apicultural Research
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 5/20/2016
Publication Date: 6/21/2016
Citation: Cercancia, C.R., De Guzman, L.I., Polintan, E.A., Locsin, A.A. 2016. Current status of small hive beetle infestation in the Philippines. Journal of Apicultural Research. DOI: 10.1080/00218839.2016.1194053.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00218839.2016.1194053

Interpretive Summary: The distribution of the small hive beetle (SHB, Aethina tumida) is rapidly expanding. From sub-Saharan Africa where it is considered indigenous, SHB has successfully invaded other continents, is prevalent in Australia and North America, and has recently been introduced into Europe (summarized by FERA 2013). In June 2014, it was first detected in Asia specifically in Lupon, Davao Oriental, Philippines infesting Apis mellifera colonies (Brion 2015). It is not known how the beetles were introduced into the country. However, queen shipment from either Australia or Hawaii is thought to be the likely route.

Technical Abstract: The distribution of the small hive beetle (SHB, Aethina tumida) is rapidly expanding. From sub-Saharan Africa where it is considered indigenous, SHB has successfully invaded other continents, is prevalent in Australia and North America, and has recently been introduced into Europe (summarized by FERA 2013). In June 2014, it was first detected in Asia specifically in Lupon, Davao Oriental, Philippines infesting Apis mellifera colonies (Brion 2015). It is not known how the beetles were introduced into the country. However, queen shipment from either Australia or Hawaii is thought to be the likely route.