0 a mite (= a very small animal similar to a spider) that is harmful to bees:
State beehive inspector Alfred Carl says that since 1987, a parasite called the varroa mite has devastated the bee population.
From looking at the experience overseas, we know the effects of the varroa mite, yet we have taken almost no action to tackle the problem.
This was accompanied by a varroa mite calculator.
Mechanical methods can be used—trapping the parasite in the brood comb is one perfectly good way of sorting out the varroa mite.
The quiet and successful beekeeping industry is severely threatened by the varroa mite.
Treatment of the varroa mite depends on rotation of alternative chemicals or pesticides to tackle the problem.
It is widely acknowledged that, if we continue to depend on a single chemical, pesticide resistance will develop in the varroa mite.
The threat from the varroa mite to beekeeping is potentially terminal.
Their use would help to tackle the problem and create a rotation in the treatment of the varroa mite.
