The need for new Varroa treatments

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The need for new Varroa treatments   The parasitic mite Varroa destructor is the main pest of the honeybee Apis mellifera. Although small in size, it has produced enormous losses to the apiculture and pollination industries in addition to the … Read More

What treatments can be alternated?

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What treatments can be alternated? Most New Zealand beekeepers are aware that Varroa treatments have to be alternated. This means not using the same treatment twice consecutively without using a different treatment in the middle. This is especially important to … Read More