Varroa
Oxalic acid kills varroa mites through cellular disruption and osmotic stress, but why do bees survive? Understanding the mechanism helps you make better decisions about concentration, timing, and application method, turning treatment into success.
Varroa
When you place that formic acid strip in your hive, what's actually happening inside those mites? Understanding the mechanism explains why timing matters, why temperature affects efficacy, and why formic acid penetrates brood cells while oxalic acid doesn't. The science is fascinating.
Varroa
From the varroa crisis of the 1980s to today's cutting-edge RNA interference technology, the evolution of mite treatment reveals crucial lessons about resistance, adaptation, and innovation. Explore how treatments evolved from synthetic chemicals to organic acids, genetic selection, and beyond.
Varroa
Varroa destructor is the most damaging parasite of the Western honey bee. Modern research reveals why this mite is so destructive, how it weakens colonies through feeding and viral spread, and which strategies offer the best chance of long-term control.