Biomics

Varroa destructor Anderson & Trueman is widespread parasitic mite in honey bee population which causes varroosis. In Russia varroosis lead to mass losses of honey bee Apis mellifera L. colonies and their honey productivity. We have shown in our research negative impact of acaricides amitraz and fluvalinate on total honey and average daily egg productivity of honey bee colonies. We recommend in beekeeping no using against Varroa chemical acaricides and try treatment bees by alternative flours and extracts of medicinal plants in the season of honey collecting in summer. For most economically effectiveness of honey bee colonies treatment against Varroa by amitraz and fluvalinate can only in spring before honey collecting and in autumn after honey collecting seasons.

amitraz, fluvalinate, productivity, Varroa destructor, Apis mellifera mellifera.

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