Tony Madden

Varroa mites won’t stop KC honey sales

Varroa mites won’t stop KC honey sales

Globally, beekeepers and feral bee populations are facing problems. The foremost issue is bee colony loss caused primarily by varroa mites. Missouri and Kansas beekeepers who participated in the annual Apiary Inspectors of America survey reported nearly 50% colony loss between 2024 and 2025. The total percentage of colony loss across the United States was even higher: 55%.