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MIdS CMU Co-Organizes International Workshop and Conference on “Small Hive Beetle and Its Management” to Promote Sustainable Beekeeping

Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary School (MIdS), Chiang Mai University, co-organized the international workshop and conference on “Small Hive Beetle and Its Management” on November 5–6, 2026, at Room 2-202, Building 2, MIdS CMU.

The opening ceremony was presided over by Prof. Dr. Apichat Sophadang, Dean of Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary School, who delivered the opening remarks. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Terd Disayathanoowat from Faculty of Science, Chiang Mai University, also introduced Mekong–Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF) project and the COLOSS international network.

The event brought together academics and bee experts from various countries to exchange knowledge and expertise on key topics, including:

- Global and Regional Small Hive Beetle Situations: An overview by Prof. Dr. Peter Neumann, President of the global COLOSS international association, together with updates on the situation and management approaches from Thailand, South Korea, China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, and the Lao PDR.
- Innovations and Biological Control: Exploring the use of pathogenic viruses and the application of microorganisms in beehives to control bee pests.
- Practical Activities and Collaboration: Field training activities, research findings presentations, and discussions on establishing regional agreements for future cooperation.

This conference is part of MIdS CMU’s initiative to advance its new “Sustainable Bee Science” program, in collaboration with the Mekong–Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF) and the COLOSS international network. The initiative aims to strengthen partnerships among researchers, government agencies, and beekeepers, fostering sustainable development and management of beekeeping for the future.