The spatial distribution of Varroa, ectoparasite of Apis, was determined for Panama from 2012 to 2015. Analysis were carried out with information collected from the National Apicultural Health Program. Sampling techniques and calculations of infection rates of bees were performed following indications described for Dietemann et al. (2013) and Lee et al. (2010), respectively. Results showed wide dispersion of varroosis in all counties with apiaries indicated by the agricultural census. Results showed wide dispersion of varroosis in all counties identified with apiaries indicated by the agricultural census. The hotspot of the varroosis was recorded in central provinces and this has been spread to the north – northeast part of the country. The western and eastern provinces have also been affected, but to a lesser degree.
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