Varroa is a genus of parasitic mesostigmatan mites associated with honey bees, originally placed into its own family, Varroidae, but later revised as a subfamily. [3][4] The genus was named for …

Nearly all honey bee colonies around the world are infested with Varroa to some degree. Varroa infests late-stage larval honey bees just before the brood cell is sealed for pupation. In the …

Every honey bee colony in the United States and Canada either has Varroa mites today or will have them within several months. The Coalition has developed a variety of resources for …

Species Profile: Varroa Mite. Most serious worldwide pest of the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) and a major cause of colony collapses (Anderson and Trueman 2000; Rosenkranz …

Varroa destructor, previously described as Varroa jacobsoni, is a parasitic mite of honey bee brood. In the past century, it has become the most serious pest of European honey bees …

Oct 5, 2025 · Varroa mites (Varroa destructor), are the most influential of all of the pests and diseases of the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) today.

The parasitic mite, Varroa destructor, is beekeepers’ public enemy #1. This parasite is present in all honey bee colonies throughout the U.S and most of the world. Varroa harm the bees both …

Mar 25, 2025 · Discover the definition, biology, and devastating effects of varroa mites on bee health and economy. Learn management strategies and prevention techniques to protect your …

3 days ago · The Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) is the most serious pest of honey bee colonies worldwide. This parasite was first detected in North Carolina in 1990, having been introduced …

The parasitic bee mite, Varroa destructor (=jacobsoni) is one of the most serious pests of the honey bee, Apis mellifera, and its introduction into new countries is causing much concern to …