Honey Bees

• Varroa mite is a leading cause of Colony Collapse Disorder
• Beekeepers have few options for controlling varroa mites
• Current efforts emphasize beekeeper education
  • Awareness of IPM in honey bee protection
  • Understanding resistance management
  • Training in pesticide rotation and application timing
  • Learning to economically sample for mite presence
  • Overcoming barriers to IPM adoption

Contact

Brandon Hopkins, Assistant Professor of Entomology, is the WSU Extension IPM Implementation Team’s honey bee specialis