Selective breeding for the naturally occurring social immune trait “hygienic behavior” has emerged as one sustainable approach to reducing the mites’ impact on honey bees.

A new active substance, cyantraniliprole is currently following the procedure of authorization at EU level, United Kingdom being the Rapporteur Member State and France, the co-rapporteur, in accordance with Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1107/2009.

The proportion of damaged mites in natural mite fall is considered a useful criterion in the breeding of Varroa-tolerant bees. This study, observing about 16 000 mites, tested several modifications of recording this trait.

The proportion of damaged Varroa mites within the debris of honey bee colonies is discussed as a possible tolerance factor of the host.

This document was signed by key scientists in the fields of molecular biology, genetics, pollinator ecology, agroecology and key policy experts in pollinator protection, conservation, beekeeping and environmental protection

Established invasive species can pose a continuous threat to biodiversity and food security, thereby calling for sustainable mitigation.

Honeybee workers are able to detect dead or infected brood in comb cells and remove it outside the nest before the infection spreads onto the colony.

The number seven is often called a magical, fairytale number, and on the seventh anniversary of the proclamation of World Bee Day by the United Nations (UN).

Researchers say that policies which promote diverse landscapes offer more opportunities for bees and wasps to nest and forage and are best for conserving these insect pollinators.

Prepared by the Apimondia Regional Commission of the Americas and the Apimondia Scientific Commission of Beekeeping Economy.