Pheromite Ltd filed a patent for a novel family of pesticide compounds that have the potential to save honeybees. The novel miticide has been shown to be effective against Varroa destructor, the main bee pest, while being safe for the … Read More

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

VARROA TREATMENTS: MODE OF ACTION AND RESISTANCE Dr Pablo German, Chief Technical Officer, Pheromite E-mail: pablo.german@pheromite.com How do the different varroa treatments kill the mites? Why do they kill the mites and do not kill the bees? Can mites become … Read More

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