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Diseases that affect larvae AND adults
Varroa Destructor
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Biology
Undergraduate 2
12/04/2013

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Term
What is the #1 health problem for honey bees in the world?
Definition
Varroa destructors
Term
What race of bees does varroa affect the most?
Definition
A. m. mellifera
Term
True or false, Varroa mites affect both brood and adults
Definition
true
Term
In temperate climates, how long does it take for an untreated colony to die?
Definition
3 years
Term
True or False: Colony death due to varroa mites happens more in Tropics
Definition
True, because they are Africanized bees, therefore more resilient
Term
Due to the nature of varroa mite destruction, when is it most damaging?
Definition
In winter.
Term
About how big is a varroa mite?
Definition
About the size of a sesame seed
- look like crabs
- still huge for a bee's body
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