Green Veterinary Pharmacology for Honey Bee Welfare and Health: <i>Origanum heracleoticum</i> L. (Lamiaceae) Essential Oil for the Control of the <i>Apis mellifera</i> Varroatosis

Green Veterinary Pharmacology for Honey Bee Welfare and Health: <i>Origanum heracleoticum</i> L. (Lamiaceae) Essential Oil for the Control of the <i>Apis mellifera</i> Varroatosis

Varroatosis, caused by the <i>Varroa destructor</i> mite, is currently the most dangerous parasitic disease threatening the survival of honey bees worldwide. Its adverse effect on the welfare and health of honey bees requires the regular use of specific acaricides. This condition has led...

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Main Authors: Fabio Castagna, Roberto Bava, Cristian Piras, Cristina Carresi, Vincenzo Musolino, Carmine Lupia, Mariangela Marrelli, Filomena Conforti, Ernesto Palma, Domenico Britti, Vincenzo Musella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Veterinary Sciences
Subjects:
honey bee welfare and health
<i>Apis mellifera</i>
varroatosis
<i>Varroa destructor</i>
green veterinary pharmacology
<i>Origanum heracleoticum</i> essential oil
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