Honey bee pests, predators, and diseases

This book discusses how honey bees are prey for a wide range of enemies from viruses to insects and mammals. In this work, 16 authorities provide complete coverage of all known threats to the health of honey bees. Chapters cover viruses, rickettsiae, bacteria, protozoa, fungi, nematodes, insect pests, arachnids, amphibians, birds, marsupials and mammals. Appendices include discussions of bee disease laws and regulations in the USA and Canada.