Hear Rogan Tokach, Applied Honey Bee Entomology, School of Natural Resource Sciences, North Dakota State University - speak about the Infamous Tropilaelaps Mites (virtual)

‘Tropilaelaps mercedesae is a parasitic mite on western honey bees causing increased concern as it continues its global expansion being discovered in new geographic areas. This talk goes into detail about the mite’s biology and life cycle, how it causes harm to honey bee colonies, and addresses current monitoring efforts being undertaken here in the US to determine rapid detection. Additionally, mite dispersal is covered before the talk finishes up describing the different management practices that can be utilized to assist in control of this parasitic mite threat.’