Control of Varroa Mite (Varroa destructor) on Honeybees by Aromatic Oils and Plant Materials
The effect of several volatile plant oils, plant materials and fluvalinate (Apistan®) strips on the control of the mite Varroa destructor on honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies was studied. The volatile oils were: clove, lavender, peppermint, sage, and thyme. The plant materials were: cumin fruits...
Main Authors: | I.K. Nazer, A. Al-Abbadi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sultan Qaboos University
2003-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Agricultural and Marine Sciences |
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Online Access: | https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/jams/article/view/611 |
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