#PesticideEffects
The honeybee industry is facing its most catastrophic decline in history, attributed to the deadly combination of systemic pesticides and the resilient Varroa destructor mite.

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Speaker cites Varroa mite and pesticide exposure in recent honeybee die-offs
Wheelbacher told Lower Makefield attendees the honeybee industry recently suffered its worst losses, pointing to Varroa destructor and systemic pesticides as leading contributors and noting miticide resistance threatens treatment effectiveness.
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October 4, 2026 at 8:27 PM