The first transcriptome of Varroa destructor.
Deformed wing virus variant (VDV-1) present and replicating in Varroa synganglion (“brain”).
B-type allatostatin (VdAST) and a crustacean hyperglycaemic hormone (VdCHH) identified in Varroa synganglia.
VdAST and VdCCH expression knocked down by dsRNAi resulting in significant mortality.