Insight into the Prospects of RNA Interference for Honeybee Pathogens and Parasite Control

Honeybee populations face significant threats from a range of viral and parasitic pathogens, contributing to declining colony health, reduced pollination services, and economic losses in agriculture. In recent years, RNA interference (RNAi) has emerged as a novel and promising approach for mitigating these threats. This review explores the applications and advancements of RNAi as a targeted, species-specific, and environmentally sustainable strategy for managing honeybee health. In addition, symbiont-mediated RNAi delivery —a promising avenue for overcoming current limitations in RNAi application — is discussed.