# Episode 248: Varroa Biology and Pesticide Research with Dr. Kirsten Traynor

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Published: 2026-07-28T22:06:48+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2863

## Resource

In this episode of Two Bees in a Podcast, Amy Vu and Dr. Jamie Ellis discuss varroa biology and pesticide research with Dr. Kirsten Traynor, the director of State Institute of Bee Research in Stuttgart Germany. Check out our website: www.ufhoneybee.com for additional resources from today's episode.

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