In Vitro Evaluation of Acute Toxicity of Five <i>Citrus</i> spp. Essential Oils towards the Parasitic Mite <i>Varroa destructor</i>

In Vitro Evaluation of Acute Toxicity of Five <i>Citrus</i> spp. Essential Oils towards the Parasitic Mite <i>Varroa destructor</i>

<i>Varroa destructor</i> is the most important ectoparasitic mite of honey bees that has a negative impact on bee health and honey production. The control programs are mainly based on the use of synthetic acaricides that are often administered indiscriminately. All this has led to drug r...

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Main Authors: Roberto Bava, Fabio Castagna, Cristian Piras, Ernesto Palma, Giuseppe Cringoli, Vincenzo Musolino, Carmine Lupia, Maria Rosaria Perri, Giancarlo Statti, Domenico Britti, Vincenzo Musella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
<i>Apis mellifera</i>
<i>Varroa destructor</i>
Calabria region
<i>Citrus</i> essential oils
anti-parasitic efficacy
green veterinary pharmacology
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/10/9/1182

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