varroa mites

Started by nella, August 17, 2014, 11:37:14 AM

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nella

Do the varroa mites reproduce in the worker cells as well as in the drone cells?

Vance G

Yes but not as rapidly as in drone cells.  the shorter pupation of the worker bee allows less time for the foundress mite to produce young.