Beekeepers Have a New Tool to Care for their Colonies

Beekeepers have a new resource to help protect honey bee colonies from one of their biggest threats. The Honey Bee Health Coalition has released the ninth edition of its Tools for Varroa (vah-ROW-ah) Management Guide. The updated publication provides the latest information on monitoring and controlling varroa mites, parasites that spread disease and are one of the leading causes of honey bee colony losses. "The Varroa Management Guide, updated ninth edition, will be your most valuable tool to include in the varroa management toolbox," said Dewey Caron, principal author. "It is dedicated to helping improve overwintering success by providing information to flatten the varroa growth curve and reduce bee colony viral epidemics." The guide was developed by a team of beekeepers, researchers, extension specialists, and regulators, and it reflects the latest science on varroa biology and treatment options. The coalition hopes the guide will help improve honey bee health, honey production, and pollination services.

Source: NAFB