Acarina

Ashley N. Mortensen, James D. Ellis, Cameron Jack, Ashley N. Mortensen, yJames D. Ellis
Otros contactos: Amy Vu

Varroa destructor (Figure 1) is considered the most devastating pest of western honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) globally. Its natural host is A. cerana, the Asian honey bee. Apis mellifera (hereafter "honey bee") became an additional host and is very susceptible to damage caused by the mite. These mites are found wherever the honey bee occurs (Iwasaki et al. 2015). Varroa effectively vectors multiple viruses (Rosenkranz et al. 2010), which can severely weaken or cause the collapse of honey bee colonies if left untreated (Thompson et al. 2014; Frey and Rosenkranz 2014).

H. A. Denmark and H. L. Cromroy

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences. This document provides an in-depth profile of house dust mites, specifically Dermatophagoides farinae and Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus. It covers their distribution, physical description, life stages, biology, hosts, and economic importance. The article highlights the medical implications of house dust mites, particularly their role in causing allergies. It also discusses methods for detecting and managing mite populations, emphasizing the importance of reducing humidity and thorough cleaning. The document is part of the Featured Creatures collection, aimed at both laypersons with some biological knowledge and academic audiences. Original publication date October 1998.

H. A. Denmark, H. L. Cromroy and M. T. Sanford

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

H. A. Denmark

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Published by Integrated Pest Management

Thomas R. Fasulo yThomas R. Fasulo
Otros contactos: Elena M. Rhodes

The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids, and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.

H. L. Cromroy and L. C. Kuitert

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

James D. Ellis and C. M. Zettel Nalen

A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management