What is DWV?

[Gypsi]

I gather it is related to varroa mites. I did check the glossary twice before posting the question.

[HONEYDEW]

Deformed Wing Virus or DWV is very noticeable during the hive inspection, You will see bees running around the frames with wings that look like someone took a match to them and they shriveled up and melted. Hope this helps......

[Andrew Dewey]

Some say that DWV and other viruses are constantly present in hives at low levels that the bees can cope with just fine. The problem comes when the hive has a high enough varroa load that the bees' general health is compromised and they are more susceptible to the viruses. DWV is one of the first viruses you'll see when a hive is challenged by varroa.

[FindlayBee]

This bee is a bit sticky as it was transported home in a jar that had a bit of sugar water still in it. However, the wing damage is from DWV.

[Gypsi]

I have something to be grateful for then. I seem to have a fairly high mite load, but I haven't seen any deformed wings. I have shb, wax moths, mites and robber bees. The universe decided I had my hands full.