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Bee Lice are small (about the size of a pin head) and reddish/brown in color and have a similar color/size to Varroa mites. However, bee lice move quickly over the body of bees whereas varroa is slower. Typically the lice will hide under the bee until it is hungry and it will scurry up to the mouth parts of the bee to sip nectar or honey.

Bee Lice are susceptible to the same treatments as mites and are unlikely to be seen when proper mite prevention techniques are followed.