> Some dicistroviruses were discovered to be major contributors to honey bee mortality. ABPV, KBV, and IAPV are commonly detected in honey bee colonies associated with colony collapse disorder. Thus, a similar effect may exist in ants, and would be of economic importance if a viral causative agent could be determined for use as a biological control agent. SINV-1 is a positive sense, single-stranded RNA picorna-like virus that only affects Solenopsis species. The virus can infect all caste members and developmental stages. Infection of SINV-1 can result in colony collapse in less than 3 months under laboratory conditions.

Discovery and effects of Texas Solenopsis invicta virus [SINV-1 (TX5)] on red imported fire ant populations
Danielle M. Tufts, Wayne B. Hunter, Blake Bextine

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