05/07/2024
We often get the question of “what’s killing the honeybees?”. Disease is the answer. How are these fatal diseases transmitted? By this little red devil. The Varroa Mite, aka Varroa Destructor due to its ability to overwhelm honeybee colonies with disease and weakness this time of year. First detected in the USA right here in our state.
The varroa mite (Varroa destructor) is the most serious pest of honey bee colonies worldwide. Virtually all feral (or “wild”) honey bee colonies have all but been wiped out by these mites, and beekeepers continue to struggle with varroa infestations in their hives. It is vital to understand the ...