U.S. beekeepers now have a safe, proven, and effective means of controlling Varroa mite infestation in honeybee colonies; Apivar ® is a factor in stemming U.S. honeybee colony decline. NEW ...

Controlling for Varroa mites, the parasitic mites that feed on honey bees and serve as vectors for viral diseases like deformed wing virus, can help with improving honeybee populations and make bees ...

Resistance to major varroa mite chemicals has been found in Queensland and New South Wales. Genetic testing is underway for what could be a new incursion of the varroa mite. Beekeepers are facing ...

Beekeepers are facing another major blow after resistance to amitraz, one of the two most effective chemicals used to control the destructive varroa mite, was confirmed. Biosecurity Queensland's ...