Spider-venom compound reported to kill varroa mites while sparing bees

Researchers report that a compound derived from spider venom is lethal to varroa destructor mites but leaves honeybees unharmed. Varroa is the most damaging parasite of managed honeybee colonies worldwide, spreading viruses and driving large-scale colony losses, so a treatment that is selectively toxic to the mite would be significant for beekeeping and agriculture.

Beyond this claim, the provided source contained no further detail — no information on the specific venom peptide, the delivery method, mortality rates, whether results are from lab or field trials, or the research team. A complete summary would require the full article text.