Varroa mites (*Varroa destructor*) are external parasitic mites that infest honeybee colonies and are considered one of the most serious threats to honeybee health worldwide. They attach to adult bees and developing brood, feeding on their fat bodies and weakening the bees’ immune systems. In addition to direct harm, varroa mites transmit multiple deadly viruses, including Deformed Wing Virus, which can cause colony collapse if left unmanaged. Without monitoring and intervention, varroa infestat

6.2K views · 602 reactions | Parasitic Varroa mites, and Varroa destructor in particular, represent an enormous global threat to the beekeeping industry and have been implicated in the death of honey bee colonies on a massive scale. Since the early 1960s the mites have spread around the world and up until now we have avoided them in Australia. We need to do everything possible to contain and stop the spread of these catastrophic pest! | Ben's Bees | Facebook

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The foundress mite in a Varroa destructor infestation is the first mature female mite to invade a capped honey bee brood cell. This marks the start of a new reproductive cycle as she feeds on the developing bee pupa and lays eggs—in males first, followed by females. This process establishes a new mite family within the cell, emerging alongside the adult bee. These mites are a major factor in colony decline, weakening bees and spreading viruses which makes their management vital for ensuring the

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