First estimates of the population growth rate of the parasitic honey bee mite Tropilaelaps mercedesae in Apis mellifera colonies
Dan Aurell, Rogan Tokach, Bajaree Chuttong, Pichet Praphawilai, Lena Barascou, Todd D. Steury, Kate Duffy, Chuleui Jung, Hyunha Oh, Selina Bruckner, Geoffrey R. Williams
This study estimates the population growth rate of Tropilaelaps mercedesae in honey bee colonies and compares it to Varroa destructor, finding higher potential growth rates for T. mercedesae.
bioRxiv · Jul 7, 2026 · PreprintZoology