Varroa

For half a century, global beekeeping has been facing a significant challenge due to the decline of Apis mellifera populations as a result of the arrival of the Varroa destructor mite. Since 1980, the search for tolerant bees has been one of the challenges present in many scientific groups and queen breeders. It is necessary to coexist with varroa, ensuring that it does not weaken the colonies due to the entry of opportunistic diseases or the increase of toxic residues in the hives from the use of acaricides.