Additional Pests

There are many pests that prey upon honey bees. The resources listed below describe a few of the minor pests of honey bees and/or their nests. For major pests, check back on the main pests and diseases page to see information on Varroa, Small Hive Beetles, and Wax Moths.

Bears

• Florida Bears and Beekeeping - EDIS

Braula

• Bee Louse, Bee Fly, Braulid, Braula coeca Nitzsch (Insecta: Diptera: Braulidae)- EDIS

Tracheal Mites

• How to Dissect Honey Bees (Apis mellifera L.) to Detect Tracheal Mites (Acarapis woodi Rennie) - EDIS
• Tracheal mites - BeeAware

Tropilaelaps Mites

• Tropilaelaps mite Tropilaelaps spp. Delfinado & Baker (Arachnida: Mesostigmata: Laelapidae) - EDIS
• Tropilaelaps mites - BeeAware

Wasps

• Asian giant hornet, Vespa mandarinia - FAQ: AGH FAQ
• Asian Giant Hornet Infographic
• Yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina: FDACS Yellow Legged Hornet
• Differentiating Florida Native Wasps from Yellow-Legged Hornet: A Comparison Guide
• PEST ALERT: Vespa velutina - Yellow Legged Hornet

Related Resources

If you're looking for more information, check out the related resources pages below to learn more!

• Management
• Pests and Diseases