Acarapis woodi

mite

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cause of disease in bees

  • bees on a honeycomb
    In beekeeping: Diseases

    … is caused by the mite Acarapis woodi that gets into the tracheae of the bee through its breathing holes or spiracles in its thorax or midsection. Bees affected by this mite are unable to fly, have disjointed wings and distended abdomens. There is presently no good control for this mite.…

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