Prevalence and persistence of deformed wing virus (DWV) in untreated or acaricide-treated Varroa destructor infested honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies

Abstract
The ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor is a serious pest of the honey bee Apis mellifera. The naturally occurring virus known as deformed wing virus (DWV) has long been linked with the collapse of mite infested honey bee colonies.