Who are the preadators of the honeybee?

Answer 1

The greatest natural predator that honey bees face is the Varroa Mite. This small arachnid produces larvae which can infest honey bee hives, feeding on both bee larvae and adult bees. Mite infestation will also diminish the bees immune system, making them increasing vulnerable to other infections. There are also species of beetles that, like the mites, produce larvae that feed on both bee larvae and the honeycomb they depend on. Several types of wasps have been know to attack honey bee hives and hunt honey bees for food. Honey bee's may also be threatened by larger predators, such as skunks, badgers or bears, who will invade, and often destroy, hives to acquire honey. (Skunks are also known to eat the bees themselves.) Finally, all bees are threatened by human activity which can result in loss of habitat and expose bee populations to the damaging effects of agricultural pesticides.