Abstract
A technique is described for rapid dissection of adult honey bees, Apis mellifera L., to facilitate diagnosis of honey bee tracheal mites, Acarapis woodi Rennie, in the large tracheae connected to the first pair of thoracic spiracles. After dissection, tracheae are visible along their entire length. Light infestations or single-mite infestations near the spiracular opening are detectable. A dissecting microscope (25–50×), an adequate light source, and simple dissection tools are required.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
