Ilhan Evliyaoğlu, President of the Ardahan Beekeepers Association, emphasized that timely…

Ilhan Evliyaoğlu, President of the Ardahan Beekeepers Association, emphasized that timely control of the varroa mite is essential for bee colonies to survive winter strongly and reach spring healthily. Monitoring the food status in hives and preparing bees under suitable conditions for winter are important.

If varroa mites are not adequately controlled in autumn, they shorten the lifespan of winter bees, weakening colonies and causing hive losses. Therefore, beekeepers must monitor parasite levels and apply appropriate control methods promptly. Evliyaoğlu stated that varroa control should be done first, followed by checking the food quantity inside the hive for a healthy spring.