varroa

American  

[vahr-oh-uh] / ˈvɑr oʊ ə /

noun

1. a small mite, Varroa jacobsoni, that is a parasite of the honeybee.

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Etymology

Origin of varroa

First recorded in 1970–75; from New Latin; genus name, named after Marcus Terentius Varro ( def. )

Example Sentences

The study also underscores the role of varroa mites, parasitic pests that spread many of the viruses tied to queen failure.

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"Keeping the queen healthy is one more reason why it is so critical to think ahead and keep varroa levels under control," Dr. McAfee added.

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"There is currently no treatment for viruses in honey bee colonies, but now that we better understand their impact, we can change the way we manage varroa to give the queen a better chance."

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Soft chemicals -- naturally derived, organic compounds -- were as effective at increasing winter survival as hard chemicals, which are synthetic chemicals that have been shown to leave long-term residue in colonies and may promote populations of Varroa mites that are resistant to treatment.

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The data used in this study can be accessed via the Bee Winterwise tool, and beekeepers also can obtain resources on managing Varroa mites and organic beekeeping practices from Penn State Extension.

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