“…Several studies conducted in Ethiopia have examined the prevalence of Varroa infestation in honeybee colonies and reported a high prevalence ranging from 30.5% to 91.8%. Furthermore, the infestation has been reported to have significant detrimental effects on both honeybee colonies and honey production, posing a considerable challenge for the country's beekeeping industry ( Begna, 2015 ; Godifey, 2015 ; Mezgabu et al, 2016 ; Nega et al, 2019 ; Shegaw et al, 2022 ; Gela et al, 2023 ). Furthermore, studies have shown that Ethiopian honey bee antennae exhibit an increased level of gene expression of the odorant binding protein OBP14, suggesting a potential improvement in detection and elimination of reproducing mites ( Gebremedhn et al, 2023 ).…”