Michael Light @michael8bugs
the birds, the bees, about that bio tho... Real stuff: Hons Env Sci @TrentUniversity & @FlemingCollege, MSc Biology @AcadiaU, PhD pending everywhere Joined July 2020-
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New and final MSc paper is out! Check it: link.springer.com/article/10.100… It examines locomotion responses of the important #HoneyBee parasite, Varroa destructor, towards honey bee colony compounds! @KirkHillier @nicofaraone @gchriscutler
Some components of this essential oil are similar to those currently used in managing #Varroa infestations (e.g. thyme oil). Identifying important components of essential oil mixtures can lead to development of new synthetic formulas and improve treatment efficacy.
We extracted essential oil from Yarrow and examined #Varroa responses via gas chromatography electrotarsal detection. Responses can point towards which components of the essential oil are important for eliciting behavioural responses.
Check out our latest paper! It explores the electrophysiological responses of the important #HoneyBee parasite, Varroa destructor, towards essential oil extract from a herbaceous plant. @KirkHillier @nicofaraone @gchriscutler cambridge.org/core/journals/…
@Ibycter Usually they come from my feet... but not sure in your case!
One persons unfortunate trap by-catch, another persons birthday gift for his sister!
Congrats @nicofaraone!!
Chemosensory and Behavioural Responses of Ixodes scapularis to #Natural #Products: Role of Chemosensory Organs in Volatile Detection ##mdpiinsects via @MDPIOpenAccess mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/8…
Do you want to know how ticks “smell”? Check out our latest publication on tick chemosensory and behavioral responses to attractants and deterrents! Just out of the press! @AcadiaU @Cataranea @KirkHillier @michael8bugs @HillierLab ! #research #ticks mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/8…
Odour collections yielded over 100 volatiles which elicited responses from varroa. Several were previously investigated and have behavioural importance to varroa. Further investigation is needed for low-volatility odours associated with late instar honey bee brood.
We collected odours from honey bee brood at different developmental stages and screened for varroa electrophysiological responses using gas chromatography paired with #electrotarsography
Our second publication! Coauthored by Dave Shutler, @gchriscutler, and @KirkHillier - examines electrophysiological responses of the honey bee mite parasite, Varroa destructor, towards odours collected directly from #honeybee colony frames! Available at: doi.org/10.1007/s10493…
New opportunities in Insect Chemical Ecology - MSc, PDF, and technical positions. See attached!
#varroadestructor is among the biggest threats to #apiculture. We examined synthetic #honeybee odours and tested them to live varroa. Alternative control methods like #semiochemicals could be used instead of traditional synthetic #miticides to manage varroa resistance. #IPM
My first publication! Coauthored by Dave Shutler, @gchriscutler, and @KirkHillier examines electrophysiological responses of the honey bee mite parasite, Varroa destructor, towards synthetic odourants. Available at: link.springer.com/article/10.100…
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Even with a brain the size of a sesame seed, the dung beetle can navigate the world guided by the sun, moon, and the wind on.natgeo.com/3eOgJRg
I had permission to go out to Bon Portage Island and retrieve GLS tags from Leach's storm-petrels last week and we recovered 17/25 of the tags I deployed last year, and found 2 birds where their tags had fallen off! Here's a pic of a 3D printed leg band! #LHSP #stormpetrel #GLS
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