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Vyšetření včelstev na nosematózu
BRABENEC, Jiří
Nosematosis belongs to the intestinal disease of bees, which is widely spread both in the world and in the Czech Republic. It is caused by Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae. The aim of this diploma thesis was to evaluate the occurrence of the Nosema dispute in the territory of ČSV Bystřice, to describe species variability and to assess the effect of the season on the occurrence of Nosema apis and Nosema ceranae. To detect infection of colonies, 5 bees from selected hives were examined under the microscope. In positive specimens on nosematosis, the species of Nosema spore was molecularly examined. In total, 93 samples from 15 breeders were examined. Samples were taken in the spring and summer of 2017. The sampling took place both for malachists and for farmers with more than 150 bee colonies. During the summer sampling more positive bees were found than in spring sampling. Beekeepers were further assessed by the number of hives. Following the analysis of the samples obtained using the PCR method, Nosema ceranae disputes were present in the vast majority of colonies.
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Varroóza a možnosti jejího tlumení organickými kyselinami
Moravová, Pavlína
The diploma thesis was focused on the possibility to control Varroa destructor in honeybees by using natural varroacides. In the literary section were processed findings about drugs and in the practical part there were described and evaluated the results. During the experiment the effectiveness of formic acid and fluvalinate and effectiveness of oxalic acid and amitraz were compared. Statistical evaluation of results has found that formic acid reached 78,6% efficiency, and oxalic acid on average, 93,8% efficiency, and this efficiency was equal or statistically insignificantly slightly higher compared to synthetic alternatives. Any negative effects of organic acids on the status and development of colonies were observed. Experiment results are particularly important for the treatment of resistant populations of mites and prevent cumulative acaricides residues in bee products.
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Selekční kritéria k upevnění varroatolerance včely medonosné
Volná, Jitka
This thesis focuses on the study of varroatolerance of honeybees. The first, theoretical part engages in the compilation of findings in varroatolerance of honeybees from previously published scientific papers. The second, practical part focuses on the evaluation of the data obtained from the winter and post-treatment fallout of Varroa destructor from the years 2011 to 2015, hygienic behavior from the years 2002 to 2003 and from 2007 to 2015 in the AF Mendelu apiary and varroasensitive hygiene. The results confirm that monitoring the fallout, the selection to improve hygienic behavior of bees and the monitoring mite reproduction in the cells of the comb, has its own importance for increasing varroatolerance of honeybees. In the future it is necessary to examine this issue further and refine the testing methodology of mite reproduction for the Czech honeybee population.
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Parasitic bacteria Arsenophonus in honeybee and its parasite Varroa destructor
Hejdánková, Sylvie ; Hubert, Jan (advisor) ; Smrž, Jaroslav (referee)
Arsenophonus is vertically and horizontally transmitted parasitic bacteria and strengthens its transfer through phenomenon called son killing. Arsenophonus has been detected in the arthropod hosts, insects, ticks and the garden spider Araneus diadematus. The aim of this study is detection parasitic bacteria Arsenophonus in honeybees and its parasite Varroa destructor. We find out that bacteria Arsenophonus is present in both hosts and it is identified as Arsenophonus nasoniae. Detection of bacteria Arsenophonus is discovered for the first time in Varroa destructor mites. We proved that the frequency of bacteria Arsenophonus in mites Varroa destructor is significantly higher than in honeybees. This study shows that the mite Varroa destructor could act as a vector for transmission parasitic bacteria Arsenophonus among honeybees. Results of this study could lead to the future application of Arsenophonus as a biological control for the mite Varroa destructor.
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Paenibacillus larave destroying the honeybees (Apis mellifera) population
Haltufová, Kristýna ; Hubert, Jan (advisor) ; Kamler, Martin (referee)
Paenibacillus larvae is Gram-positive, spore-forming, rod-shaped bacteria. This pathogen threatens one of the most considerable worldwide pollinators - the honeybee (Apis mellifera). It is causative agent of bee disease called American foulbrood. Although it affects only bee larvae, preferably on the first day of its live, it is highly contagious and could quickly destroy whole bee colony. Adult bees are not susceptible to infection, however due to huge spores resilient of P. larvae, they perform the role of main disease vector. Also the careless beekeepers make it easier to spread. Bee diseases are enquired by state veterinary administration, because honeybee is classified as a livestock. If disease evolves to clinic phase, infected bees and hive with all tools must be burned. American foulbrood is one of the most deleterious bee diseases. This bachelor thesis discuss about problems of whole disease and it is focused on the interactions between bacteria Paenibacillus larvae, hymenoptera insect honeybee and human factor presented by beekeepers, state veterinary administration and corresponding laws. Key words: Paenibacillus larvae, American Foulbrood, entomopathogenic bacteria, Apis mellifera, honeybee
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The parasitic microorganisms in immunodeficient and healthy population of honebees (Apis mellifra)
Bičianová, Martina ; Hubert, Jan (advisor) ; Titěra, Dalibor (referee)
Immunodeficient honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies suffer from broad range of parasites including eukaryotic protozoa. Despite this fact, the eukaryotic parasites are still poorly documented in the Czech Republic. The presence of eukaryotic parasites (Nosema ceranae, Nosema apis, Crithidia mellificae and Apicystis bombi) was observed in different apiaries in the Czech Republic. The samples were taken in 9 apiaries in 53 beehives during the 2014/2015 season. From each beehive, 10 adult of honey bees were taken from the peripheral comb in triplicate. DNA was isolated from every sample of honey bees. The parasites were detected by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) with specific primers. The treatment fall of parasitic mite Varroa destructor was obtained from beekeepers for season of 2014. Crithidia mellificae was detected by 5 types of specific primers (SEF, SER; SSU, SSU rRNA, Cyt b, Tryp cyt b) and positive amplicons were cloned and sequenced. The obtained sequences were compared with GeneBank and showed similarity from 98-100% to sequences of Lotmaria passim (Trypanosomatid). Crithidia mellificae was not detected. L. passim had prevalence of 79,2% and is reported in the Czech Republic for the first time. Primer Tryp-cyt b is recommended for the routine detection of L. passim. Nosema ceranae was...
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Beekeeping Exposition of the Prague Botanical Garden and its Application in the Process of Education
Fialová, Alžběta ; Skýbová, Jana (advisor) ; Hanel, Lubomír (referee)
Beekeeping Exposition of the Prague Botanical Garden and its Application in the Process of Education This bachelor thesis deals with the topic of a beekeeping exposition of the Prague Botanical Garden currently in a phase of planning. It is divided in two parts. In the first part, the honey bee (Apis mellifera) is described - its anatomy, ethology, diseases and bee products. In the last chapter of the theoretical part an example of a possible use of a traditional artificial hive in primary school education is introduced. The second part is dedicated to the beekeeping exposition itself and includes a questionnaire survey, the aim of which is to find out to what extent the topic of the honey bee is dealt with in the curriculum; whether schools organize any events related to the topic such as discussion forums or educational excursions to eco-centres; or whether schools would be interested in the planned exposition as well as available materials such as worksheets. Furthermore, the planned exposition is described and its possible application in the process of education is suggested. Later, significant plants suitable for beekeeping, which had been mentioned in the description of the exposition proposal, are thoroughly described in a well-arranged chart. At the end of the thesis, a worksheet for lower...
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Atractivity of buckwheat for bees
KOSCHANT, Jan
This diploma thesis ,,buckwheat attractivity for bees" deals mainly with native nectar plants for the processing of bees to honey. Work is folded in two parts. The theoretical part deals with the migration of colonies, both for nectar crops and plants with bee pollination needs. In ractical part of this thesis microscopic pollen analysis were performed and contents of pollen grains in honey from colonies, which were relocated to buckwheat growth was evaluated. Comparison of this honey with honey from the hives with similaar location, but without access to buckwheat growth was done.
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