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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Universidade Federal de Goiás
2012-09-01
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Series: | Pesquisa Agropecuária Tropical |
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Online Access: | https://www.revistas.ufg.br/pat/article/view/18567 |