Why Do Varroa Mite Populations Sometimes Increase in the Fall?
The Varroa mite is public enemy number one to honey bees in the United States. Like little vampires, they suck the bees’ “blood” (hemolymph) and transmit viruses that can harm […]
Varroa Mites and Associated Honey Bee Diseases More Severe than Previously Thought
Researchers from the University of Maryland and the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently completed the first comprehensive, multi-year study of honey bee parasites and disease as part of the National […]
New York Honey Bees Evolved Resistance to Disease After Exposure to Varroa Mites
An international research team has some good news for the struggling honey bee and the millions of people who depend on them to pollinate crops and other plants. These valuable […]
Varroa Mites Use Chemical Camouflage to Mimic Honey Bee Scent
Varroa mites, one of the most serious threats to honey bees worldwide, are infiltrating hives by smelling like bees, according to a new study appearing in Biology Letters. The parasites […]