24 Apr 2019

Varroa mites and bee colony loss

From Nine To Noon, 11:51 am on 24 April 2019
Damaged Wing Virus can add to a bee colony's troubles, particularly during a bad varroa mite infestation.

Damaged Wing Virus can add to a bee colony's troubles, particularly during a bad varroa mite infestation. Photo: 123RF

Science correspondent Dr Siouxsie Wiles tells Lynn about the relationship between Damaged Wing Virus, varroa mites and the collapse of bee colonies. She'll  also examine a study which found apps to help people quit smoking or help with depression are sending users' data to Facebook and Google without their knowledge.

 Associate Professor Dr Siouxsie Wiles is the head of Bioluminescent Superbugs Lab at the University of Auckland.