Honey bee diseases start to affect the health of your colonies long before warning signs become apparent to novice beekeepers. This article gives new beekeeping enthusiasts basic knowledge of the two most common diseases that affect honey bee hives in North America and beyond. Unlike pests that invade honey bee colonies like varroa mites and wax moth larvae, the bacteria that …
Honey bee pests are a common problem for hives throughout the world. For new beekeepers, it can be a real challenge to know what to watch for and how to combat pests. This series is intended to give new beekeeping enthusiasts basic knowledge of the most common species that invade hives. Honey Bee Pests and Diseases: Varroa Mites Varroa destructor, Varroa jacobsoni What are …
Varroa mites can quickly become a very serious problem for bees and bee keepers. To keep your colony safe from the effects of this parasite, be sure to perform periodic inspections. Using the EasyCheck system from Véto-pharma makes the process simple and provides an accurate assessment of the infestation in a hive. What are Varroa Mites? Varroa mites are external parasites of …