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The Honey Bee Solution to Varroa. A practical guide for beekeepers

by Steve Riley

A beekeeper’s guide to selecting for Varroa-resistant traits

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A beekeeper’s guide to selecting for Varroa-resistant traits

Steve Riley’s guide focuses on observable traits that beekeepers can use when identifying and selecting colonies in relation to Varroa resistance. It combines practical steps with an explanation of the science behind how honey bees control mite populations, presenting a bee-led approach to the challenge. The subject sits at the intersection of colony observation, selection and beekeeping practice, with the emphasis on working with traits found in the bees rather than relying only on outside interventions.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Beekeepers interested in identifying Varroa-resistance traits in their colonies
  • Beekeepers seeking practical guidance alongside an explanation of the science behind bee mite-control mechanisms
  • Readers interested in bee-led approaches to Varroa management

Themes

Varroa resistanceColony observation and selectionHoney bee mite-control mechanismsBeekeeping practice

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Book overview

The Honey Bee Solution to Varroa explains the practical steps beekeepers can take to identify and select for easily observable Varroa-resistant traits

in their colonies. The science behind the bees' mechanisms for controlling their mite populations is explained, in what is a bee-led solution to the biggest challenge facing the European honey bee.

 

About the author

Steve Riley is the current Chair and Education Officer at Westerham Beekeepers, a club in the south-east of England. He is a member of the "Path to Varroaresistance in the UK" team that launched the education and science website: www.varroaresistant.uk in April 2023. He presents on "Identifying Varroaresistance Traits" to beekeeping associations around the UK, including sessions and seminars at the BBKA Spring Convention and National Honey Show.

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