Evaluating the Efficacy of 30 Different Essential Oils against <i>Varroa destructor</i> and Honey Bee Workers (<i>Apis mellifera</i>)

Evaluating the Efficacy of 30 Different Essential Oils against <i>Varroa destructor</i> and Honey Bee Workers (<i>Apis mellifera</i>)

Essential oils and their components are generally known for their acaricidal effects and are used as an alternative to control the population of the <i>Varroa destructor</i> instead of synthetic acaricides. However, for many essential oils, the exact acaricidal effect against Varroa mite...

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Main Authors: Marian Hýbl, Andrea Bohatá, Iva Rádsetoulalová, Marek Kopecký, Irena Hoštičková, Alena Vaníčková, Petr Mráz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-11-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
acaricidal effect
complete exposure bioassay
honey bee
screening
Varroa mite
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/11/1045

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