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varroa

varroa

1 9.9
A group of tiny mites living in bee hives that make bees weak
  • noun
  • /vəˈroʊə/
  • Specialized
: varroa
  • The varroa mite is a serious threat to honey bees.

Examples

  • Treatments are available to help control varroa and keep bee colonies healthy.

  • Beekeepers must regularly check their hives for signs of varroa to protect their colonies.

  • A severe varroa outbreak can devastate honey bee populations in a region.

  • Beekeepers must monitor their hives for varroa infestations.

  • Beekeepers are concerned about the effects of varroa on hive health and honey production.

  • The varroa infestation significantly weakened the bee colony, making it more vulnerable to diseases.

  • To control varroa, beekeepers must regularly inspect their hives for signs of infestation.

Synonyms

mite
vsvarroa
28 6.3

A very small animal like a tiny spider that lives on animals, plants, or in food

refers to the infestation or disease in honey bee colonies caused by those arachnids

How Infested

plague
6 5.6
varroa
  • Specialized
1 9.9

Surface Forms

varroa singular
varroas plural

Etymology

Varroa can also mean the infestation or disease caused by these mites. So, when beekeepers talk about 'varroa' in a hive, they mean the harmful mites and the damage they cause.