Varroa resistance breeding – a solution?
Varroa resistance breeding is often handled like the “solution” against the mite. Why I think this is wrong and even dangerous.
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Varroa reinfestation – the third “R” concerning treatments
Varroa reinfestation is a risk that has to be considered when treating against the parasite. Coordination and good practices help.
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Resistance against varroa treatments – how to keep them working
Resistance against varroa treatments is something to avoid to keep colonies healthy. Here’s how resistance forms and how to avoid it.
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Residues – how to avoid alterations of product quality
Bee health and product quality are closely linked. Especially, since varroa needs regular treatments. Managed honey bees are a food
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Varroa treatment rules – how to make sure it works
You may be wondering “Varroa treatment rules? Wasn’t it enough to study the compounds?”. Well… yes and no. This is
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What to know about varroa treatments
Something I notice quite often: beekeepers, vets and authorities don’t really know about varroa treatments and their characteristics. This leads
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A strategy for varroa treatments
Let’s get something out of the way from the very beginning: Yes, varroa is the largest threat to honey bee
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Challenges for bee health in times of climate change
One of my most requested talks currently is about the challenges for bee health that result from the climate change
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Is there a threshold for varroa infestation?
A threshold for varroa infestation would be a good thing to have. It would define the moment for varroa treatments
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A new definition of bee health
When it comes to a definition of bee health, there are a lot of different opinions. Some are very reductive: