Two years on, Karnataka beekeepers continue to face threat from small hive beetle
Karnataka's apiculture industry is facing a severe threat from the invasive small hive beetle, which has destroyed hundreds of bee colonies. Researchers warn that the pest is spreading rapidly and could eventually impact pollination in coffee plantations if it reaches the hills.
Why it matters
The loss of honey bee colonies poses a significant threat to agricultural productivity and biodiversity, necessitating urgent research and intervention.
Two years on, Karnataka beekeepers continue to face threat from small hive beetle left Around 800 colonies of honey bees were destroyed in a span of 25 days due to the attack of the small hive beetle, recently. The Hindu The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/bj4mur/article71632931.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/IMG-20261027-WA0021.jpg The Hindu KARNATAKA : BENGALURU : Photos of small hive beetle attacked colonies of honey bee. Bengaluru Two years after the small hive beetle’s attack on the apiculture industry in Karnataka, the problem continues to persist with the solution yet to be found. Around 800 colonies of honey bees were destroyed in a span of 25 days due to the attack of the small hive beetle, recently. Researchers and professors at the University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore (UAS-B), GKVK, have identified the small hive beetle as a destructive, invasive scavenger insect that attacks honey bee colonies, bees, honey and pollen. Speaking to The Hindu, K.T.
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