The microscopy images are part of a major study showing that the Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) feeds on the honey bee’s fat body tissue (an organ similar to the human liver) rather than on its “blood,” (or …

Varroa destructor, the Varroa mite, is an external parasitic mite that attacks and feeds on honey bees and is one of the most damaging honey bee pests in the world. [2][3] A significant mite infestation …

The parasitic bee mite, Varroa destructor (=jacobsoni) is one of the most serious pests of the honey bee, Apis mellifera, and its introduction into new countries is causing much concern to beekeepers …

Dec 1, 2025 · The varroa mite (Varroa destructor), a parasitic mite, is a serious pest of the western honeybee (Apis mellifera). It is thought to be a major factor in colony collapse disorder (CCD) and …

2 days ago · The Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) is the most serious pest of honey bee colonies worldwide. This parasite was first detected in North Carolina in 1990, having been introduced to the …

Oct 5, 2025 · Varroa mites (Varroa destructor), are the most influential of all of the pests and diseases of the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) today.

Varroa destructor, the Varroa mite, is an external parasitic mite that attacks and feeds on honey bees and is one of the most damaging honey bee pests in the world. A significant mite infestation leads to …

Jul 1, 2020 · Varroa destructor is an underestimated parasite: it is genetically labile, with multiple hybridization and dispersal events. Varroa is also a highly efficient vector of honey bee viruses and …

Aug 8, 2025 · For a long time, it was considered to be the same species as Varroa destructor, which is a parasite of both the Asian and the European Honeybee (Apis mellifera). But Varroa Destructor is now …

Discover the nature of Varroa destructor, its profound effects on honey bee colonies, and essential strategies for effective control.