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Varroa is an external parasitic mite that attaches to the bodies of adult bees and feeds on their hemolymph (equivalent to blood in insects). This feeding weakens their immune system and makes them more vulnerable to diseases. Female varroa lay their eggs in the brood cells of bees, where the larvae develop by feeding on the hemolymph of bee nymphs. This biological cycle leads to a rapid proliferation of the parasite, potentially decimating a colony in a few years.
In addition to the direct damage to bees, varroa is also a vector of viral diseases, further weakening colonies. Infestation by varroa is therefore a major problem for bee health and apicultural production. It is estimated that varroa is responsible for the death of entire colonies in many regions of the world.
