Why you need to be on the lookout for this tiny, destructive invader. Words: Lucy Tasker Varroa mites (Varroa destructor) are a significant threat to bees. A varroa infestation weakens the immunity of honey bees and spreads disease. Varroa can only reproduce in a honey bee colony. Mites attach to the body of a bee … Continue reading The bee’s worst enemy: How to check for varroa mites