DISEASES & PESTS

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for more information on pests & diseases

PESTS AND DISEASES BY BRUSHY MOUNTAIN

There are many pests and diseases that affect honey bees.
Here is a list that all beekeepers should be aware of while maintaining bees:

VARROA MITES

The introduction of the varroa mite to the United States forever changed beekeeping in this country.
In September of 1987, varroa were discovered on bees in the U.S. The varroa mite is a parasite that attaches
itself to the brood and adult bees. The varroa attack drone brood more readily than worker brood.

Varroa Mite Info

SMALL HIVE BEETLES

Small Hive Beetles are a pest all beekeepers are going to have to learn to live with.
The beetles usually affect weaker hives and can fly up to 5 miles to find a new host hive:

Small Hive Beetle Info

TRACHEAL MITES

Tracheal mites are microscopic and cannot be seen with the naked eye.
They burrow holes in the trachea of the bees causing the bees to suffocate.
Bees are at a higher risk to tracheal mites in the winter months. Menthol is used to treat tracheal mites.

Tracheal Mite Info

NOSEMA

Info coming soon

WAX MOTH

Info coming soon

AMERICAN FOULBROOD

Info coming soon

EUROPEAN FOULBROOD

Info coming soon

MICE

Info coming soon