Parasitic mites of honey bees have been causing serious problems in Virginia since their introduction. In the last ten years the number of managed honey bee hives has declined over 50% and losses of wild honey bee colonies exceed 95%. The two mites that have contributed so greatly to these losses are the tracheal mite and the Varroa mite. A majority of the honey bee colonies in Virginia are infested with these mites and unless colonies are treated, there is a high probability that they will die during the winter. Mid-August through September is the best time to treat colonies and beekeepers who have not yet treated hives should do so as soon as possible.
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Rick Fell
Department of Entomology
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