Do Other Types of Bees Get Mites, Too?
It is well known that Varroa destructor mites are one of the honeybee’s (Apis mellifera) worst enemies. Since Western honey bees do not possess the defense mechanisms to fend off non-native parasites, the mites can transmit deadly viruses to the bees. Seeing that Varroa mites have such a damaging effect on honey bees, numerous articles…
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