Medycyna Wet. 63 (8), 904-908, 2007
Pohorecka K., Bober A.
Resistance of Varroa destructor to the most commonly used acaricides
Varroa destructor Anderson & Trueman is the most serious parasitic pest attacking honey bees (Apis mellifera) all over the world, causing severe weakening or even death of colonies if left uncontrolled. Resistance to acaricides is a very important problem in the control of the mite. The aim of this review was to present causes influencing the selection of acaricide-resistant strains and also strategies that can be useful for efficient treatment.
Keywords: Varroa destructor, acaricides