Genetic Breakthrough Could Save Honeybees From Colony-Destroying Mites

Image via Wikipedia The varroa mite has been the bane of honeybee colonies, and has even been blamed to a certain extent for colony collapse disorder. Beekeepers have few weapons against the mite, but researchers have just created what could be the answer to dealing with Varroa destructor . By isolating genes that can be tricked into putting the mite in “self-destruct” mode, the scientists may have devised a chemical-free way to help honeybees with a mi… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Genetic Breakthrough Could Save Honeybees From Colony-Destroying Mites

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