Abstract
Determining varroa mite infestation levels in honey bee colonies and the proper method and time to perform a diagnosis are important for efficient mite control. Performing a powdered sugar shake or counting mites that drop from combs and bees onto a hive bottom board are two reliable methods for sampling varroa mite to evaluate the efficacy of an acaricide treatment. This overview summarizes studies that examine the efficacy of organic acids and essential oils, mite monitoring, and brood interruption for integrated varroa mite control in organic beekeeping.
https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/11/12/243
Author: AlesGregorc
http://www.fkbv.um.si/en From 2018 Professor of Apiculture University of Maribor; Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
2015-2018 Senior Research; Mississippi State University USA; Senior Scientist; Agricultural Institute of Slovenia.
Since 2004 Professor of Apiculture University of Maribor; Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Since 2009 Associate Professor; Veterinary Faculty University Ljubljana Slovenia.
1993 - 2004 D.V.M. (1988) Veterinary Fac. Univ. Ljubljana Slovenia.
M.Sc. (1991) Veterinary Fac. Univ. Zagreb Croatia.
Ph.D. (1995) Veterinary Fac. Univ. Ljubljana and School of Biosciences Univ. Wales Cardiff UK.
