Varroa: A Persistent Threat to Honey Bees

Roman Bondarenko, Beekeeper and Apitherapy Specialist Varroa destructor is an external parasitic mite that feeds on both brood and adult honey bees and is one of the most destructive pests of U.S. bee colonies. Infestations weaken colony viability, reduce worker lifespan, and promote the spread of viruses, often leading to colony loss within a single […]