Bioassay protocols to detect amitraz resistance have been proposed by several researchers in the previous years. But the variation of protocols can lead to different results. In addition, the result does not predict the exact field efficacy of an authorized treatment.
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New findings indicate varroa mites reduce bees’ ability to efficiently thermo-regulate their body temperature, making them more vulnerable to cold temperatures.
After 25 years of use in beekeeping, Apivar still showed the best efficacy among varroa mite treatments tested in France in 2021.
