APIS Molecular Systematics Lab

Our field research in the apiaries is centered on projects addressing problems of major importance to Pacific Northwest (PNW) beekeepers.

Current colony health research includes:

monitoring seasonal variation in Nosema ceranae infestations
molecular characterization of Nosema species in the PNW
evaluation of interactions between parasites and pathogens
examining sub-lethal effects of chemical residues in the hive and the environment

The Department of Entomology currently maintains and operates over 250 colonies distributed in 10 research and teaching apiaries.