新西兰因严重的瓦罗亚虫感染而失去63,000个蜂群. New Zealand lost 63,000 bee colonies due to a severe varroa mite infestation.

根据生物经济科学研究所的数据, 新西兰在2025年冬季失去了近63,000个蜂群. New Zealand lost nearly 63,000 bee colonies over the winter of 2025, according to the Bioeconomy Science Institute. 瓦罗亚虫被确定为主要死亡原因, 比其他因素加起来造成的损失还要多. Varroa mites were identified as the primary cause of death, responsible for more losses than all other factors combined. 尤其严重的是南岛下部, The infestation is particularly severe in the lower South Island and threatens the country's horticulture industry.