Tropilaelaps mercedesae – or “tropi” – is on the march and Beekeepers fear it will wreak even greater havoc than varroa mites.
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New centre to operate as hive of community engagement
Ten years after the last risk assessment, some say it’s time to re-evaluate
Poor weather and varroa mite extract heavy toll on colonies
One nest found last month in neighbouring U.S. town
Findings suggest some were able to overwinter