Back to profile Contact person for... - D (Delphine) Panziera MSc Pages Varroa destructor Varroa mite disease (varroatosis) is caused by the ectoparasite Varroa destructor. This exotic parasite is a major threat for the European honeybee.... News New threats to bee populations 11 oktober 2022 | The varroa mite disease has been a threat to Dutch and European bee populations for years now. Thus far, two other potential destructive exotic bee... PCR test to detect the small hive beetle 19 mei 2022 | Although the small hive beetle is no bigger than the size of a match head, its spread could pose a threat to food production of global magnitude,... ‘Going viral’: how viral diseases threaten insect farms worldwide 7 maart 2022 | The global production of insects as mini-livestock is estimated at 100.000 tons for 2023 and a further tenfold increase is foreseen for 2030. Insects...