Infestation of honey bees with Varroa spp. (Varroosis)
| Last Modified: Thu, 18 May 2023 15:00:13 IST | |
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| Disease name | Infestation of honey bees with Varroa spp. (Varroosis) |
| Animal Health Law Category if applicable | C, D, E |
| Species affected | Bee |
| Description | The mite Varroa destructor (formerly Varroa jacobsoni) is a parasite of adult bees and their brood. It penetrates the intersegmental skin between the abdominal sclera of adult bees to ingest haemolymph. It can sometimes be found between the head and thorax. |
| Status in Ireland | Present |
| Date of Last known case of disease in Ireland | |
| DAFM Division Responsible | Ag Horticulture and Plant Health |
| Contact | Rachel Wisdom; beekeeping@agriculture.gov.ie |
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| Notifiable in Ireland | No |
| WOAH Listed | Yes |
| WOAH Link | https://www.woah.org/en/disease/diseases-of-bees/ |
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