Dr. Frank Rinkevich's Bio

Dr. Frank Rinkevich is a Research Entomologist with extensive training in insect toxicology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and genetics at the USDA-Agriculture Research Services in Luisiana. His current research includes evaluating the effects of pesticide exposure on colony survivorship in commercial beekeeping operations, assessing the capacity and dynamics of metabolic detoxification of insecticides, understanding the genetic, behavioral and social factors that affect insecticide sensitivity, determining the breadth, depth, and mechanisms of amitraz resistance in Varroa, establishing the effects of fungicides on colony health, and evaluating control materials and practices for small hive beetle. Dr. Rinkevich was a featured speaker at the North American Honey Bee Expo (NAHBE) where he presented on the “Benefits of Propolis for Honey Bees.” If you missed him at NAHBE, this is your chance to hear him deliver his presentation.