Aethina tumida, commonly known as small hive beetle (SHB), is a beekeeping pest. [1] It is native to sub-Saharan Africa, but has spread to many other regions, including North America, …

Aug 20, 2019 · The small hive beetle Aethina tumida (SHB) is an invasive pest of bee hives, originally from sub-Saharan Africa. These beetles inhabit almost all honey bee colonies in their …

What are Small Hive Beetles? Small hive beetles (SHB) are invasive pests native to sub-Saharan Africa. They were first identified as a significant beekeeping threat in the United States in the …

Infestations peak during late-summer months through the fall season when most beetles are emerging from the soil. This increase in adult population is usually a result of massive …

Aug 1, 2025 · The small hive beetle requires 38-81 days to develop from egg to adult, and five generations per year are possible. Larvae grow rapidly under ideal conditions, reaching full …

Jun 1, 2024 · Learn how to identify and control small hive beetles (SHB) in your beehives and ways to help prevent infestations too.

Mar 31, 2025 · Learn how to identify, prevent, and control small hive beetles in your bee colonies with our comprehensive guide on detection methods, integrated pest management, and best …

Oct 28, 2025 · In the spring of 1998 in Fort Pierce, Florida, a scientist with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services positively identified this beetle as the small hive beetle …

Jul 28, 2025 · The small hive beetle (SHB), scientifically known as Aethina tumida, is a parasitic pest that poses a significant challenge to honey bee colonies worldwide.

The small hive beetle, Aethina tumida, (commonly abbreviated to SHB) is a bee hive pest native to sub-Saharan Africa. Only a minor pest in its native regions, SHB has a more significant …