The varroa mite might have a vulnerability

Researchers have found “genetic holes” in the armor of the varroa mite, a parasite that is a leading culprit in the decimation of honeybees, that could lead to strategies for controlling or even eliminating the mite, reports Science Daily. The study, by scientists at Michigan State University, “identified four genes critical for survival and two… » Read More

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