Brenna Traver
Assistant Professor of Biology
Huck Affiliations
Publication Tags
Nosema Ceranae Apis Mellifera Infection Honey Bees Nosema Nosema Apis Honey Honey Bee Colonies Bee Bees Apoidea Sampling Pathogens Pesticides Beekeepers Microsporidia Apis Worker Honey Bees Apiculture Genetic Variation Nutrients Spores Parasite Parasites HaplotypesMost Recent Papers
Genetic diversity of wild and managed honey bees (Apis mellifera) in Southwestern Pennsylvania, and prevalence of the microsporidian gut pathogens Nosema ceranae and N. apis
Juliana Rangel, Brenna Traver, Marla Stoner, Alyssa Hatter, Brian Trevelline, Chris Garza, Tonya Shepherd, Thomas D. Seeley, John Wenzel, 2020, Apidologie on p. 802-814
Beekeeping management practices are associated with operation size and beekeepers’ philosophy towards in-hive chemicals
Robyn M. Underwood, Brenna E. Traver, Margarita M. López-Uribe, 2019, Insects
Genetic diversity and prevalence of Varroa destructor, Nosema apis, and N. ceranae in managed honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies in the Caribbean island of Dominica, West Indies
Juliana Rangel, Alejandra Gonzalez, Marla Stoner, Alyssa Hatter, Brenna E. Traver, 2018, Journal of Apicultural Research on p. 541-550
A Side-by-Side Comparison of Honey Bee Management Systems
R Underwood, Dennis vanEngelsdorp, Brenna Traver, Kristine Nichols, 2018, Proceedings of the 2018 American Bee Research Conference
Seasonal Effects and the Impact of In-Hive Pesticide Treatments on Parasite, Pathogens, and Health of Honey Bees
Brenna E. Traver, Haley K. Feazel-Orr, Katelyn M. Catalfamo, Carlyle C. Brewster, Richard D. Fell, 2018, Journal of Economic Entomology on p. 517-527
Prevalence of Nosema species in a feral honey bee population
Juliana Rangel, Kristen Baum, William L. Rubink, Robert N. Coulson, J. Spencer Johnston, Brenna E. Traver, 2016, Apidologie on p. 561-571
Organic Versus Conventional Beekeeping Philosophies and Their Influence on Honey Bee Colony Health
Robyn Underwood, Dennis vanEngelsdorp, Brenna Traver, Kristine Nichols, 2016, Northeastern Plant, Pest, and Soils Conference (NEPPSC 2016)
Do Management Practices Impact Nosema ceranae Levels in Honey Bee Colonies?
Brenna Traver, Robyn Underwood, Kristine Nichols, Dennis vanEngelsdorp, 2016, Northeastern Plant, Pest, and Soils Conference (NEPPSC 2016)
Effects of pesticide treatments on nutrient levels in worker honey bees (Apis mellifera)
Haley K. Feazel-Orr, Katelyn M. Catalfamo, Carlyle C. Brewster, Richard D. Fell, Troy D. Anderson, Brenna E. Traver, 2016, Insects on p. 8
Prevalence of Nosema species in a Feral Honey Bee Population: A 20-Year Survey
Juliana Rangel, Kristen Baum, William Rubink, Robert Coulson, J. Johnston, Brenna Traver, 2015, Apidologie on p. 561-571
Most-Cited Papers
Prevalence and infection intensity of Nosema in honey bee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies in Virginia
Brenna E. Traver, Richard D. Fell, 2011, Journal of Invertebrate Pathology on p. 43-49
Comparison of within hive sampling and seasonal activity of Nosema ceranae in honey bee colonies
Brenna E. Traver, Matthew R. Williams, Richard D. Fell, 2012, Journal of Invertebrate Pathology on p. 187-193
Nosema ceranae in drone honey bees (Apis mellifera)
Brenna E. Traver, Richard D. Fell, 2011, Journal of Invertebrate Pathology on p. 234-236
Individual variability of Nosema ceranae infections in Apis mellifera colonies
Grace E. Mulholland, Brenna E. Traver, Nels G. Johnson, Richard D F Fell, 2012, Insects on p. 1143-1155
Beekeeping management practices are associated with operation size and beekeepers’ philosophy towards in-hive chemicals
Robyn M. Underwood, Brenna E. Traver, Margarita M. López-Uribe, 2019, Insects
Low natural levels of Nosema ceranae in Apis mellifera queens
Brenna E. Traver, Richard D. Fell, 2012, Journal of Invertebrate Pathology on p. 408-410
A scientific note
Brenna E. Traver, Richard D. Fell, 2015, Apidologie on p. 194-196
Prevalence of Nosema species in a feral honey bee population
Juliana Rangel, Kristen Baum, William L. Rubink, Robert N. Coulson, J. Spencer Johnston, Brenna E. Traver, 2016, Apidologie on p. 561-571
Effects of pesticide treatments on nutrient levels in worker honey bees (Apis mellifera)
Haley K. Feazel-Orr, Katelyn M. Catalfamo, Carlyle C. Brewster, Richard D. Fell, Troy D. Anderson, Brenna E. Traver, 2016, Insects on p. 8
Survey for nosema spp. in belize apiaries
Juliana Rangel, Brenna E. Traver, Glen Stevens, Mario Howe, Richard D. Fell, 2013, Journal of Apicultural Research on p. 62-66