Customs warns of mite threat to Cyprus bees

Cyprus Mail · 16/10/2026, 3:14:18 μ.μ.

The customs department on Friday warned of the risk of a parasitic mite entering Cyprus and spreading among bee colonies, urging the public not to bring bees or beekeeping equipment from the occupied north. In a statement, the department said there were indications that the Tropilaelaps mercedesae mite had been detected in an area of […]