Beekeeping, Biology, & Other Bugs
Earlier this year, Australia recorded its first case of flumethrin-resistant mites in northern New South Wales, and this same population later tested positive to amitraz
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Backyard Beekeeping, Bees & Biology, Pests & Diseases, Varroa Management
Hygiene is defined as the removal of dead or injured brood to defend against diseases and parasites of the colony. Varroa-Sensitive Hygiene (VSH) is the
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For beekeepers with good eyesight, sticky boards can be used to assess the level of Varroa mites in colonies. For beekeepers with poor(er) eyesight or
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Varroa mite checks can be simple, like the sugar shake and alcohol wash methods, or more intensive microscopic analysis. If the goal is to monitor
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Backyard Beekeeping, Bees & Biology, Pesticides, Pests & Diseases, Varroa Management
For readers in Australia, Varroa mites is slowing spreading from New South Wales and into the remaining states. As of writing, surveillance teams have been
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