Bee experts in Alabama are warning about the rapid spread of the varroa destructor mite, which poses a significant threat to honey bee colonies nationwide.

Bee experts in Alabama are warning about the rapid spread of the varroa destructor mite, which poses a significant threat to honey bee colonies nationwide. CLANTON, Ala. —

Bee experts in Alabama are raising awareness about the varroa destructor mite, a pest that threatens honey bee colonies across the country and could put multiple colonies at risk if not treated swiftly. Brandon Hargraves from the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries explained, "So it feeds on the part of the bee that keeps it alive and keeps everything working properly."

Hargraves noted the global spread of these mites, saying, "These mites have spre

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