The no. 1 enemy of beekeepers
Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) is a parasitic mite that targets honeybees. It feeds on their fat bodies and hemolymph (the bee equivalent of blood), weakening their immune systems and making them more vulnerable todiseases and viruses. This pest invades hives, reproduces in brood cells, and severely impacts colonies. It is considered one of the major threats to beekeeping, causing significant losses of bees worldwide.
Infestation monitoring
Monitoring the infestation enables a quick assessment of the level of parasitism, allowing for action to be taken before the colony becomes too weakened and ensuring the selection of the appropriate treatment. By ensuring the health of the hives, beekeepers can maintain bee productivity and minimize the risk of colony mortality.
Treatments against varroa mite
Solutions against Varroa mite include treatments (veterinary medicines) and biotechnical methods (also called biomechanical methods). The goal is to control the infestation, prevent the development of Varroosis, and halt its spread to neighbouring hives and the overall beekeeping population.
Our Downloadable Guides
Our Products Against Varroa Mite
Oxybee is a veterinary medicine against Varroa, made from oxalic acid, glycerol, sucrose, and essential oils.
Varroa EasyCheck is a practical tool for easily monitoring Varroa infestation on adult bees.
To Go Further
Varroa Control: Biology and Practical Cases to Better Protect Your Colonies
Varroa management: understand the biology of Varroa destructor to better detect and control it. Monitoring, mite counts, and integrated control strategies.
Strong colonies and varroa infestation: the hidden cost of high productivity
Strong colonies yield more honey but may also support Varroa growth through increased brood production, revealing a key colony trade-off.
Varroa treatment: new Apivar® formats and new pre-cut design
Discover Apivar’s new formats and pre-cut strips for effective Varroa control. Same proven formula, improved practicality, available from 2026.
Case Study No. 3: Trickling Oxalic Acid in summer – implications of a “failed” treatment
Why oxalic acid trickling failed in summer varroa control. A case study on brood interruption, timing mistakes, and treatment efficacy.
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[USA] Amiflex® 2.0 – new varroa mite Flash treatment without RUP license
Véto-pharma has just obtained the EPA federal registration for Amiflex® 2.0, a 7-day-flash treatment for varroa mites.
Case Study No.2 : Understanding Rapid Varroa Reinfestation after Apivar treatment
Case study showing the rapid increase in varroa levels after an amitraz treatment and the impact of hive configuration.