Varroa mites

Photo by Scott Bauer, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Bugwood.org

External parasitic mites that feed on the haemolymph of both drone and worker bee larvae and pupae, and adult bees Detection possible by close examination of brood or testing of adult bees Symptoms include deformed pupae and adults (stunting, damaged wings, legs and abdomens), Parasitic Mite Syndrome and colony decline Varroa mites can also spread viruses, further affecting the colony’s health and disease susceptibility

High priority pest of: Honey bees, Almonds, Apples and pears, Macadamias

Scientific name: Varroa destructor and Varroa jacobsoni
EPPRD Category:
Life Form: Mites (ACARI)

Pest Documents

• Varroa mites FS
• Varroa mites - BeeAware

FS: fact sheet

CP: contingency plan

DP: diagnostic protocol