COLOSS members confirm the first findings of the harmful Tropilaelaps mercedesae mite in Western Georgia. Infested honey bee colonies in three different apiaries showed high levels of infestation. In these colonies, T. mercedesae was found together with the harmful mite, Varroa destructor, both showing high reproductive success. This discovery raises alarms for beekeeping in Georgia and Europe. The authors, in another article, propose a new, rapid detection method based on use of waxing strips, which they show has a high efficacy and is faster and easier to apply than currently recommended methods. The authors underline the need to monitor and control the spread of this mite to protect bees and agriculture.
COLOSS members detect Tropilaelaps mite in Georgia and propose new detection method
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