Are increasing honey bee colony losses attributed to Varroa destructor in New Zealand driven by miticide resistance?
R. A. McGruddy, M. Bulgarella, A. Felden, J. W. Baty, J. Haywood, P. Stahlmann-Brown, P. J. Lester
This study assesses Varroa destructor resistance to miticides in New Zealand honey bees, finding increased flumethrin resistance and no amitraz resistance, suggesting the need for alternative pest management strategies.
bioRxiv · Mar 22, 2023 · PreprintEcology