Varroa destructor is the most devastating honey bee parasite in the U.S. — nearly every colony faces it today. With nearly roughly three million colonies across the country, beekeepers are battling mites that feed on bee tissue and transmit viruses. Texas A&M experts explain why this moment matters for beekeeping and how smarter tools and next‑gen chemistries can tilt the odds over the next decade. Learn more about the threat to our honeybees: by visiting tx.ag/HoneyBeeLab #TAMU #AggieResearch #HoneyBee