Varroa Mites. Not if but, when?

[Billybee]

Are varroa mites something that is going to happen for sure in all hives at some point in the game?

Do some hives not get them?

[Better.to.Bee.than.not]

all hives are not only going to get them but already have them probably. They are everywhere in the world except a few places really, and the US isn't one of them. best to learn about management early.

[BlueBee]

I agree with better, there is no escaping them.   :(

[BeeMaster2]

The trick is to get bees that have the genetics to be able to remove the larva with mites from the cells and remove them from each other.
Jim

[Michael Bush]

>Are varroa mites something that is going to happen for sure in all hives at some point in the game?

They came with them...

>Do some hives not get them?

In North America (and most of the rest of the world), they all already have them.