In 2024, Tropilaelaps was confirmed for the first time in Europe, infesting honey bee colonies in southwest Russia and Georgia. These reports mark a continued movement towards the west from origins in Asia. Migratory beekeeping and bee stocks sales are likely pathways for the rapid movement of this dangerous mite. Test your bees for Tropilaelaps.
Monitor your colonies for Tropilaelaps mites. Tropilaelaps mites are statutory notifiable pests in many different countries, and so you must inform your local authorities immediately if you have any suspicions that the mite is present. Mite samples and photographs can be useful evidence to share with the authorities. Beekeepers can reduce mite spread by considering importing or migrating bee stocks from regions with a low risk of mite presence.
How to detect the Tropilaelaps mite easy:
Have a closer look at this nice video. Please share with your colleagues all over europe.
Download our leaflet with the latest update on Tropilaelaps: https://beeguards.eu/?sdm_process_download=1&download_id=994