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Evaluation of the efficacy of the novel varroacide 1-allyloxy-4-propoxybenzene, and assessment of sublethal exposure on honey bee and Varroa destructor gene expression
DownloadFall 2024
The ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor (“varroa”) poses a major threat to sustainable beekeeping worldwide. Various chemical “varroacides” have been developed to combat infestations in commercial apiaries. While effective, these chemicals can be toxic to honey bees, humans, and leave unwanted...
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New options for Integrated Pest Management of Varroa destructor (Acari: Varroidae) in colonies of Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera: Apidae) under Canadian Prairie conditions
DownloadSpring 2013
Varroa destructor Anderson & Truman 2000 (Acari: Varroidae) is an ectoparasite of Apis mellifera L. (Hymenoptera: Apidae) that is managed using the strategy of Integrated Pest Management to prevent A. mellifera colony mortality. New miticides for the Integrated Pest Management of V. destructor...