Do wasps get varroa

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greenmeaney

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Has any one done a study on wasps for varroa,as if wasps sneak in/raid a hive they could contaminate the hive
 
Has any one done a study on wasps for varroa,as if wasps sneak in/raid a hive they could contaminate the hive

I'd have thought the wasp lifecycle was quite unsuited to varroa. They'd have to survive on the queens over the entire winter period which I'd guess would result in a big jump in mortality rates given that the queen isn't eating during that period.

James
 
Hello
I had two bumble bees getting balled and stung on the landing board of one colony. One survived.I have tried many times to try and get mites off of bombus when they are on the ground.
Any idea what these mites are. Do bombus get varroah.
 

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