Development and Evaluation of a New Effective Tool and Method for Assessing <em>Varroa</em><em>destructor</em> (Acari: Varroidae) Mite Populations in Honey Bee Colonies
A new device for assessing <i>Varroa destructor</i> (Anderson–Truman) mite infestations in honey bee colonies was designed, tested, and evaluated against the sugar roll method, a widely used method by beekeepers. The Varroa Shaker Device (VSD) is constructed of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) p...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-05-01
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Series: | Insects |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/5/457 |