
Illustrative image of Varroa destructor (Varroa mite) an external parasitic mite that attacks and feeds on honey bees, undated. (USGS Bee Inventory and Monitoring Lab/ NewsX/BF)
Sydney University Experts Work On Innovative Anti-Varroa Insecticide

Picture shows Adriana Vliz - founder of Abeja Negra SOS, undated. Reflecting on her experiences, she said the defensive behaviour some swarms were showing when she attempts to relocate them was most likely down to previous negative experiences with humans. (NewsX/Bee)
Mexican Vet Deplores People’s Assumption That Swarms Are Dangerous

Bees on the street are captured by the beekeeper, undated. Dozens of firefighters were in action after a swarm of bees ended up on a busy street in a city in Germany. (Feuerwehr Dortmund, NewsX/Bee)