Joseph Kilonzo
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
8 Papers
16 Citations
Joseph Kilonzo is an academic researcher from International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology. The author has contributed to research in topics: Biology & Honey bee. The author has an hindex of 4, co-authored 7 publications. Previous affiliations of Joseph Kilonzo include South Eastern Kenya University.
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Papers
Evaluation of the Distribution and Impacts of Parasites, Pathogens, and Pesticides on Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) Populations in East Africa
Elliud Muli,Harland M. Patch,Maryann Frazier,James L. Frazier,Baldwyn Torto,Tracey Baumgarten,Joseph Kilonzo,James Ng ang a. Kimani,F.N. Mumoki,Daniel K. Masiga,James H. Tumlinson,Christina M. Grozinger +11 more
TL;DR: The results suggest that Varroa, the three viruses, and Nosema have been relatively recently introduced into Kenya, but these factors do not yet appear to be impacting Kenyan bee populations, and chemical control for VarroA and NoseMA are not necessary for Kenyan bees at this time.
The impact of hive type on the behavior and health of honey bee colonies ( Apis mellifera ) in Kenya
Alexander J. McMenamin,Alexander J. McMenamin,F.N. Mumoki,Maryann Frazier,Joseph Kilonzo,Bernard Mweu,Tracey Baumgarten,Harland M. Patch,Baldwyn Torto,Daniel K. Masiga,James H. Tumlinson,Christina M. Grozinger,Elliud Muli +12 more
TL;DR: It was found Langstroth hives to be the most attractive to migrating swarms, followed by Log hives, while Kenyan top-bar hives were the least preferred, and periodic breaks in brood production may serve as a mechanism to reduce parasite and pathogen loads.
Detection of pesticide residues in selected bee products of honeybees (apis melllifera l.) colonies in a preliminary study from Seychelles archipelago
Elliud Muli,Elliud Muli,Joseph Kilonzo,Norman Dogley,Gerald Terence Monthy,Justus Kurgat,Janet Irungu,Suresh K. Raina +7 more
TL;DR: Pesticide residues in honey and pollen from Seychelles against a target of 108 pesticides using LC-MS/MS were analyzed and the pollen hazard quotients obtained are way below those reported in literature.
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Small hive beetle infestations in apis mellifera unicolor colonies in Mauritius Island, Mauritius
TL;DR: The small hive beetle develops up until the stage of a wandering larva and then leaves the hive to pupate in the soil, and newly-emerged adults can readily locate honey bee colonies through odour, visual and chemical cues.
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Varroa destructor – Free Islands in the South West Indian Ocean
TL;DR: Honey bees, Apis mellifera, play an important role in ecosystem services ensuring sustained food production, habitat conservation through pollination, ecosystem stability and provide opportunities for sustainable food and habitat conservation.
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