A bee collects pollen on a flower on the grounds of the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa in July, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick July 15, 2025 How AI can help protect bees from dangerous parasites Farnaz Sheikhi, University of Calgary and Farhad Maleki, University of Calgary Traditional methods for controlling Varroa mites are becoming less effective, but AI-enabled non-invasive methods could help improve detection and keep bees safe.