Use of essential oils for controlling the Varroa destructor acarus in Apis mellifera

The Varroa destructor (Acari: Varroidae) acarus is considered a major bee pest worldwide. The contamination risk of honey and wax, as well as the development of resistance by this pest, have led to the need of alternative ways for replacing conventional acaricides. This study aimed at evaluating the...

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Main Authors: Gustavo Haralampidou da Costa Vieira, Wagner da Paz Andrade, Daniele Maria do Nascimento
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Goiás 2012-09-01
Series:Pesquisa Agropecuária Tropical
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Online Access:https://www.revistas.ufg.br/pat/article/view/18567