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…
Varroa mites are a serious threat to beekeepers. They are tiny red-brown parasites resembling the ticks you see on livestock. These invasive pests may feed and live on adult bees but their main focus is on developing brood. This is where the varroa mite future generation feed and thrive, causing malformation and weakening of the…
The Cypress 10 Frame Moving Robber Screen is designed to make your work easier as a beekeeper. It helps counter robber bees, mostly common at end of the season. It also plays a crucial role when it is time to move your bees to another location or hive. This is designed for standard 10-frame Langstroth…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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