Results of an International Survey for Risk Assessment of Honey Bee Health Concerning Varroa Management

Here, we present the results of an online international survey concerning adoption good beekeeping practices and proper biosecurity measures for management varroosis in Apis mellifera. The was designed as a risk assessment tool by Food Agriculture Organization United Nations (FAO), International Federation Beekeepers’ Association (Apimondia), Center Analytics Research & Education (CARE) at Appalachian State University, Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale Lazio e Toscana (IZSLT). data collected investigated techniques, treatments, training beekeepers adopt varroa mite. idea to validate able collect compare, different areas world, adopted face this major parasitic disease honey bees. disseminated period 14 months (January 2019–March 2020) through FAO website. A total 861 responses were received, most them from Americas (20.9%) Europe (74.7%). Concerning control useful combating varroa, showed overall awareness usefulness (BMBs), which compare across regions. majority (89.9% 82.8% Europe) interested additional bee health and, same time, willing connect themselves with veterinary experts specialized This is indication that recognize importance experts’ advice. study revealed efficacy will be further disseminated, even geographic regions heretofore not investigated, provide information on status sector.