Sampling Methods for Varroa Mites on the Domesticated Honeybee
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2009-05-01
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Virginia Cooperative Extension
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Varroa mites are serious pests of the apiculture industry throughout the Americas. Various methods have been used to determine if a colony is infested with varroa mites necessitating some type of control. This publication presents various varroa sampling methods and compares their relative effectiveness.
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Beekeeping, Agricultural insects / Pests