According to the new research published in “Insect Magazine”, a common but easy to resolve errors in the treatment of honey bee parasites caused unnecessary colonies of the entire England and Wales. The study shows that more than one -third of the beekeepers lack a key treatment window for controlling destructive Varo mites, leading to preventing colonial losses.
Dr. Thomas O’SHELLler, the chief writer of the University of Exeter, said: “The main findings here are theoretically, the main reason for the mortality of bees in theory, “It is easy to reduce” “We talk about a lot of new diseases and emerging bee colonies, but this is actually what we have always been under our nose.”
The research team analyzed data from 4,339 beekeepers from 2016 to 2020 to manage 18,700 colonies in 37 counties. Their discovery shows that the proposed treatment timetable is as important as the correct treatment.
“Although beekeepers are often treated with Varroa, a considerable proportion lacks a critical time point,” said Dr. O’SHEA-WHELLER. Therefore, the loss is higher than expected. “The timing is very important because how the mite population grows throughout the season. “Throughout the season, the numbers of mites have accumulated in the form of index curves. You must accurately aim at this point at a critical moment to achieve effective control.”
Varroa Destructor mite is eaten with bees’ larvae. If it is not restricted, it may destroy the entire colony. The study found that no matter what the drugs used, the treatment of debris was invalid because they failed to correctly inhibit mite population in the growth cycle.
In addition to immediately colonial loss, incorrect treatment opportunities also brought another serious risk. Dr. O’shea-Wheller explained: “Over the years, Varroa has been the main reason for the mortality of honey bee, and it seems that as the mites have become more and more anti-toxic agents, we seem to be in a weapon competition.” “Like antibiotics, it is important to accurately use Varroa treatment, because the opportunity of mites is lost. Excessive dosage or medication can increase the opportunity to produce resistance.”
The research uses the Beeebase registry of the national bee unit to collect comprehensive data on the treatment methods and results. The results of the study show that better education for appropriate treatment opportunities can greatly reduce the loss of bee group in the entire region.
For beekeepers, the information is clear: the timing is not only important in protecting honey bees from parasitic mites, but also everything.
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