When you find that your hive has been affected by varroa mites, it is important to treat your hive quickly and properly.  It is not uncommon for untreated hives to become infested with varroa mites and eventually lose the colony.   In order to treat varroa, most beekeepers will stick to a varroa mite treatment schedule.  That way, you can be sure that you get rid of all of the mites.  What are Varroa Mites? Also called varroa destructor, the varroa mite is a parasitic mite that feeds on honey bees. They are very small and reddish brown in color.   Varroa mites live and feed on adult honey bees, but they…