They knew that my bet for mite diversity was an easy one, a fact of life they witness every time they examine a scoop of soil, peer into moss, or swab a friend. In fact, one need look no farther ...

Jerome beekeeper Larry Moss said his losses were generally around 13%, but he saw higher losses last year. Tubbs said the main culprit causing bee losses is the tiny varroa mite, which feeds on ...