A unique hybrid honeybee found only in Southern California has demonstrated the ability to survive attacks from deadly mites.
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Varroa destructor changed beekeeping forever

Honey bees face many threats today. Habitat loss and pesticides often get the most attention. But one of the most damaging ...
Honey bee mortality can be significantly reduced by ensuring that treatments for the parasitic Varroa mite occur within specific timeframes, a new study reveals. Honey bee mortality can be ...
Experts say half of the ACT's 6,000 beehives have been impacted by the fast-spreading parasite, varroa mite, with well over 1 ...
Varroa destructor is an ectoparasitic mite that can cause European honey bee colonies to collapse by spreading Deformed wing virus as they feed. A study published in PLOS Pathogens by Zachary Lamas ...
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - As one of the nation’s top beekeeping states, Texas bees are responsible for producing over 7 million pounds of honey annually, and pollinating a variety of crops all across the ...
An investigation into the origin of varroa mites discovered at Newcastle in 2022 has failed to definitively determine the origin of the parasite. The report found the mites may have originated near ...
Varroa destructor is an ectoparasitic mite that can cause European honey bee colonies to collapse by spreading Deformed wing virus as they feed. A study published in PLOS Pathogens by Zachary Lamas ...