Fungus fights mites that harm honey bees
A new fungus strain bred by WSU researchers could provide a chemical-free method for eradicating mites that kill honey bees.
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Refrigerating honey bees to fight mites, colony collapse
PULLMAN, Wash. – Saving honey bees is easier when varroa mite infestation is reduced. WSU researchers are hoping mid-season hibernation can help in the fight against the mighty mites. Varroa mites are pests that weaken bees’ immune systems, transmit viruses and siphon off nutrients. They’re a huge factor in colony collapse around the country. “Most […]