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Parasitic Mite Syndrome, Deformed Wing Virus and Bee Paralysis are caused by the varroa mite. Parasitic Mite Syndrome [PMS] Symptoms of PMS are spotty brood pattern with sunken, dark, torn

< Home < Back to Meet the Bees Bee Louse I can’t say I’ve had experience with the bee louse. Not a major threat, they are wingless flies seen on

Small hive beetle [SHB] is an invasive pest in a honeybee colony. If left unchecked, they will take over. You may ask yourself how a beekeeper mitigates the problem. There

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<Home < Back to Meet the Bees Mice Mice are generally only problematic when the weather turns cold. Naturally, they seek shelter and what better place than a beehive with

The varroa destructor mite has become one of the most impactful challenges in beekeeping. They feed on larva and adult bees’ fat, weakening them and shortening their lifespan. Varroa mites