Prevalence and Distribution of Three Bumblebee Pathogens from the Czech Republic

• DOI: 10.3390/insects13121121
• Publication Date: 2022-12-05T16:02:10Z
• Authors: Alena Votavová; Oldřich Trněný; Jana Staveníková; Magdaléna Dybová; Jan Brus; Olga Komzáková
• Keywords: Bumblebee

Bumblebees are significant pollinators for both wild plants and economically important crops. Due to the worldwide decrease in pollinators, it is crucial monitor prevalence distribution of bumblebee pathogens. Field-caught workers males were examined presence three pathogens during summer months years 2015–2020 (Bombus terrestris/lucorum) 2015–2017 lapidarius). The greatest was case Crithidia bombi, where significantly more (57%) B. terrestris/lucorum infected than (41%). Infection also confirmed 37% lapidarius workers. average very similar Nosema bombi (25%) (22%) terrestris/lucorum. In lapidarius, 17% infected. lowest number individuals Apicystis infection higher (8%) Only 3% 4% simultaneously with types pathogens, but no worker only a combination N. A. bombi. C. found urban or woodland areas.