"And we're also seeing an increase recently in bee-keepers not having to treat [the mites] with chemical treatments." "Pressure" from the mites was driving healthy bees to adapt, she said.

a bite from these mites injects the deadly Deformed Wing Virus into the bees blood and can destroy an entire honey bee colony. It’s been described by scientists studying its effects as one of ...

Mullin Lab, Department of Entomology, Penn State A different, potentially nontoxic treatment is ... to test the hardiness and honey production of its mite-resistant bees in the field.

But despite the annoyance, most insect bites, as well as stings, are relatively harmless and easy to treat ... Most bees are not aggressive, and only sting when they feel threatened. Honey ...

A commercial beekeeper fears the destructive honey-bee parasite varroa mite is spreading ... educate the industry on testing and treating for mites, and minimise pollination-dependent industry ...

The entire hive, including honeycomb, honey, pollen and the bees themselves, must be removed, or another swarm can move in.” Study: Mites, pesticides, weather threaten bees A study led by Penn ...

Manuka honey is a honey native to New Zealand. It’s produced by bees that pollinate the flower ... Since ancient times, honey has been used to treat wounds, burns, sores, and boils.

Australia's warm climate could be lending itself to an explosion in populations of Varroa mite, with concern it could ...

"It's kind of like head lice treatment for kids," she said ... project manager Emma Atkins said the varroa mite was detected on a European honey bee at the Port of Brisbane during a routine ...

If the mites continue to spread, it could cost the honey production industry alone $70 million ($48m, £39m) a year, he says. About a third of Australia's food production relies on bee pollination ...

After you remove the stinger, you can use a few remedies to treat the pain, itchiness, and swelling that can accompany a bee sting: Other natural remedies like applying honey, baking soda ...