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The small hive beetle Aethina tumida is a new organism found in Florida for the first time. Its origin is South Africa where colonies are not affected greatly by this insect. In Florida, however, there have been colony losses attributed to this insect.

Trapping small hive beetle; integrated control, February 2000.

Small hive beetle control and coumaphos; label to expire, October 1999.

Small hive beetle update, June 1999.

Small hive beetle funding in Florida, December 1998.

Small hive beetle degregulation in Florida, October 1998.

Small hive beetle deliberations and other information, August 1998.

Small hive beetle, Aethina Tumida found in Florida, July 1998.