Varroa

Varroa/Parasitic Mite Syndrome

Varroa is one of the biggest problems in today’s beekeeping industry; proper understanding of them and the ability to identify the symptoms can help us effectively fight them.

Symptoms/Identification

• Spotty Brood (can also be from a poor queen)

• Deformed wings

• Frequent spotting of mites on top of bees and in brood

How it Spreads

• Robbing

• Foraging

• Drifting

Diagnose