The destructive Varroa mites pose a serious risk to the honey bee population. According to research, it will take between 2 to 3 years for an entire bee colony to be wiped out by the mites if they are left untreated. The case is different with wild bees, where it was found to withstand a…
Records indicate that the varroa mite or varroa destructor arrived in the US in 1987. It then spread out globally and has since then become one of the most devastating parasites to beekeepers. They seem to have adapted to their parasitic life cycle, with the parasite developing within capped cells of honey bees. They have…
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Honey bees are a target of many pests, parasites, and predators. However, one of its biggest problems is the varroa destructor. The tiny mites attach to the bodies of the bees, sucking fat bodies. They cause a disease referred to as varroosis, weakening the bees and in most cases wiping out entire colonies within 2…
There are so many treatments to counter varroa mite infestation. Cultural approaches have been found to be effective and this include practices such as: purchase of mite-resistant honey bees, providing a brood break, and the use of small cell comb as a bait for the mites. Other treatment methods include mechanical treatments such as powdered…
Warmth is essential for the honeybee survival and they keep themselves warm by vibrating their flight muscles. Usually the middle of the cluster is the warmest part of a hive. As you move away from the center, temperature drops. It is also important to note that at times, the interior of the hive may become…
The Varroa mite is the most prevalent pest among beekeepers the world over. It is known to devastate untreated colonies, at times wiping out an entire bee population within a span of 2 to 3 years. Its life cycle takes two stages: a phoretic stage that lasts for 5 to 11 days, and the second…
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