Many beekeepers will be wondering how to best manage varroa in their hives. A well equipped Integrated Pest Management (IPM) tool kit will comprise of cultural and chemical measures to be employed based on colony infestation thresholds. While chemicals are useful in certain situations, such as high mite loads that are a product of natural population growth, or to prevent re-infestation from other colonies in the area, long term varroa control isn’t limited to pesticides. In fact, there are several beekeeping techniques that, if employed regularly, can help keep mite populations below a lethal level. With a bit of practice, these techniques can become a part of a beekeeper’s usual routine. The mite spends most of its life within brood [...]