Aethina tumida (Small Hive Beetle; SHB) and Tropilaelaps spp. Mite; An Emerging Threat to Turkey Honey Bees

Turkey is the second largest honey producer in world. However, beekeeping sector, especially export of and products, not supported by income compatible with this asset. The main reasons for discrepancy are presence bee diseases (predators) their residues honey. Due to observation Aethina tumida (small hive beetle; SHB) Europe (Italy) Tropilealaps spp. Iran’s border regions close Turkey, Ministry Agriculture Forestry Republic has raised its alert level these two notifiable diseases. a fruit insect originally from South Africa it later adapted colonies. In early 2000s, agent came North America imported fruits caused serious losses. SHB, which spread 12 countries so far, economic losses entered could be eliminated. Tropilaelaps an ectoparasite that cannot survive long without brood feeds on needs survive. mite even suppresses Varroa when found colony extinguishes short time. It fact pests may rapidly due practice migratory they can cause damage our beekeeping.