varroa
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of varroa
First recorded in 1970–75; from New Latin; genus name, named after Marcus Terentius Varro ( def. )
Example Sentences
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This club of apiarists -- ranging from hobbyists to full-time commercial bee farmers -- gathers regularly to learn new skills and discuss tricky problems, not least the parasitic varroa mites that plague their hives.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
"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.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 22, 2025
While American foulbrood is not as destructive as varroa mites, the bacterium can easily wipe out colonies of 60,000 bees.
From New York Times ● Jan. 7, 2023
A major threat to hives is the varroa mite, a parasite that latches onto the back of the bee.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 30, 2022
The varroa destructor was first found at a port near Sydney last week but has since been spotted in hives 100km away.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2022
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