2009-2010

Title:
The sublethal effects of pesticides on developing bee larvae

• Determine LD50's for 10 pesticides commonly found in bee colonies of developing larvae
• Determine how pesticides affect developing larvae's suceptibility to varroa and associated depredation

Collaborators:
James D. Ellis, Co-Principle Investigator
Mike Scharf, Co-Principle Investigator

Status:
In progress, 2010 completion date

Title:
Lethal and sublethal effects of Imidicloprid and Amitraz on honey bee larvae and pupae

Collaborators:

Tricia Toth, Principle Investigator, Graduate Student
James D. Ellis, Co-Principle Investigator, Supervisor

Status:
Completed - manuscript in preparation

Title:
The effect of copper naphthenate on honey bee adult longevitiy

Collaborators:
James D. Ellis, Principle Investigator, Supervisor

Status:
Completed - manuscript in preparation