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
"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."
From Science Daily ● Nov. 22, 2025
“The varroa are pretty bad on their own, but they also spread a lot of viruses, which can devastate a colony,” Reed said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 30, 2022
“Australia is the only major honey-producing country free from varroa mite,” said Satendra Kumar, the chief plant protection officer of New South Wales state, where the pest was discovered on Friday.
From New York Times ● Jun. 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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