Living with Tropilaelaps mercedesae, the Chinese experience

What is it like to live and work with Tropilaelaps mercedesae in beehives? A recent paper published in Apidologie reports on the Chinese experience, where beekeepers live with this mite for more than 60 years. The paper also highlights the differences between Tropilaelaps and Varroa management, as well as the need for further research to develop adequate and sustainable control strategies.

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