Tiny parasitic mites that are a threat to the honeybee frequently send strong vibrational pulses into the surface they live on, a new study has found. Scientists argue the vibration could be produced for the purpose of environmental probing, with the mite exploiting the material’s response to the signal in order to examine its surroundings. They hope the discovery could lead to understanding how to manage and potentially eradicate Varroa destructor mite infestations in the hive. Using ultra-sens