β οΈπ―π Varroa Mites & Honeybees POLL
- Sneak inside hive, eat π pupae 5
- Latch on, feed on adult π too 2
- Transmit virus that deforms π wings 4
- Wedge b/w a πβs protective plates 0
Thereβs nothing sweet about a varroa mite on a honeybee. What surprises (or infuriates!) you most about varroa mites?
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