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Phoresy is a noun that describes a nonparasitic relationship whereby one species is carried about by another. The relationship is usually commensalistic, meaning one organism benefits from the association but the other organism is unharmed by it. Phoretic is the adjective. Varroa mites that can be seen riding on adult honey bees are often [...] So what is a mite anyway? Generally, a mite is an invertebrate animal in the class Arachnida—a name that comes from the Greek word for spider. Like most other arachnids, mites have eight jointed legs. A simple leg count is probably the easiest way to tell an arachnid from an insect. Insects—including bees—have six [...] You have three or four frames of fermented honey and you hate the idea of wasting it. Should you give it to your bees? Although a honey bee is not old enough for a driver’s license, it does have a pilot’s license. So the short answer is “no.” A bee with a buzz does [...] The mite known as Varroa destructor lives by attaching to an immature or adult bee and sucking on the hemolymph or “bee blood.” Not only does this weaken the bee but it allows for the spread of viral diseases. Anything with the last name of “destructor” has to be bad. Unchecked, Varroa mites will [...] |
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