Improving the Varroa (<i>Varroa destructor</i>) Control Strategy by Brood Treatment with Formic Acid—A Pilot Study on Spring Applications

The importance of varroosis control in a natural and sustainable way is crucial for beekeeping, having in view the varroa mite impact on honey bee health. In the last years, we developed a highly effective procedure for treating varroa in capped brood using volatile organic acids. This procedure can...

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Main Authors: Eliza Căuia, Dumitru Căuia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/2/149