Episode 242: Varroa Biology, Evolution and Control with Dr. Nurit Eliash

About this episode

This episode discusses Varroa biology, evolution, and control with expert Dr. Nurit Eliash.

In this episode of Two Bees in a Podcast, Amy Vu and Dr. Jamie Ellis discuss Varroa biology, evolution, and control with Dr. Nurit Eliash, Research Fellow at the Honey Bees & Mites Lab at the University of Haifa in Israel. Check out our website: www.ufhoneybee.com for additional resources from today's episode.

People in this episode

Hosts: Amy Vu, Dr. Jamie Ellis

Guest: Dr. Nurit Eliash

Topics covered

• Varroa biology
• Varroa evolution
• Varroa control
• Honey bee research
• Pest management

Keywords

• Varroa
• honey bees
• pest control
• evolution
• research
• mites
• beekeeping

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Honey Bees & Mites Lab, University of Haifa

Places: Israel

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