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Study Guide: Deformed Wing Virus

October 12, 2019 by Cathi Leave a Comment

Still studying for the Apprentice Beekeeper Exam!

Previous Study Guide Posts:

American Foulbrood
European Foulbrood
Nosema
Chalkbrood
Sacbrood
Parasitic Mite Syndrome

Finally! A disease that can’t be mistaken for half a dozen other diseases! The name is fairly self explanatory.

According to the Texas Apiary Inspection Service, symptoms include “twisted, shriveled wings, bloated abdomens, decreased body size, and discoloration”.

Like Parasitic Mite Syndrome, Deformed wing virus is brought in by Varroa. Yet another reason to keep that Varroa population under control.

Helpful Link about Deformed Wing Virus

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