Varroa mites pose a mite-y threat to bee colonies #SecretsOfTheBees

By studying Varroa mites and the bees they threaten, scientists like Dr. Sammy Ramsey are hopeful for a future where they no longer pose a threat. One of the ways mites can be captured for study is through a non-lethal process where bees are gently coated in powdered sugar, and the mites are shaken off for observation. Learn more about how bee-havior can fight off these mites in Secrets of the Bees, now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. Explore the World with National Geographic subscriptions: https://natgeo.com/ytngmagazine ➡ Subscribe: https://on.natgeo.com/4p5A0D6 ➡ Get more Nat Geo Full Episodes: https://on.natgeo.com/3V5ZfHI ➡ Get wild with Nat Geo Animals Full Episodes: https://on.natgeo.com/3V2EOLO And check out more National Geographic series and specials here: ➡ Disney Plus: https://on.natgeo.com/3q6on5p ➡ Hulu: https://on.natgeo.com/3Qor0Ko ➡ NGTV: https://natgeo.com/tv ➡ ABC: https://abc.com #NationalGeographic #SecretsOfTheBees #Bees About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for critically acclaimed storytelling around science and exploration. Discover amazing wildlife, ancient civilizations, hidden worlds, and the incredible wonders of our Earth. Through world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo inspires fans of all ages to connect with, explore, and care about the world. Get More National Geographic: Official Site: https://nationalgeographic.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/natgeo Facebook: https://facebook.com/natgeo Threads: https://threads.com/@natgeo X: https://x.com/NatGeo LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/national-geographic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@natgeo Reddit: https://reddit.com/user/nationalgeographic Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/natgeo Varroa mites pose a mite-y threat to bee colonies #SecretsOfTheBees https://youtube.com/shorts/cR3IRAZRLx4 National Geographic youtube.com/natgeo