Honeybee parasite could be tripped up by its distinctive walk – study

They hope that listening for the unique vibration caused by the Varroa mite’s stride pattern could help them spot if it is infesting a hive
Honeybee parasite could be tripped up by its distinctive walk – study

Researchers have discovered that a tiny parasitic honeybee mite has a distinctive walk (PA)

A tiny parasitic honeybee mite has a distinctive walk, researchers have found.

They hope that listening for the unique vibration caused by the Varroa mite’s stride pattern could help them spot if it is infesting a hive.

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