Rafael A Calderon, Alberto Ortiz, Bolivar Aparisio and Maria Teresa Ruiz
Abstract
On 6 July 2000, the ectoparasitic mite, Varroa jacobsoni, was first detected in Panama. Samples of sealed brood and adult bees, and varroa traps taken from Chiriquí, Veragua, Cocle, Herrera and Colon provinces, confirmed the presence of the mite throughout the country. Both the National Beekeepers Association of Panama and the Ministry of Agricultural Development are working together in order to combat this mite efficiently.
