Attack of the 50 Foot Bug

Parasites! June 24, 2010

I really shouldn’t be surprised to see this but, it’s still disappointing. This is the varroa destructor mite. Actual size is about 2 millimeters across. This mite was found on a larva that was removed from the hive. It’s a fact of life with bee keeping and unless you take preventative measures they will eventually destroy a hive. I don’t think the infestation is bad right now and I haven’t decided what to do yet.