Evaluation of three concentrations of tebufenpyrad for the control of Varroa destructor (Acari: Varroidae)

We evaluated three concentrations of tebufenpyrad (17.5, 15 and 12.5%) in strip formulations for controlling varroa mites, Varroa destructor Anderson and Trueman (2000) , in honey bee colonies. We also included colonies treated with Apistan, CheckMite+, and untreated colonies in our evaluation. The...

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Published inJournal of economic entomology Vol. 96; no. 2; pp. 259 - 263
Main Authors Ali, M.A, Macedo, P.A, Wu, J, Ellis, M.D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.04.2003
Subjects
acaricides
adverse effects
Animals
Apis mellifera
Bees - drug effects
Bees - parasitology
chemical concentration
colony vigor
honey bee brood
honey bee colonies
Insect Control - methods
mite control
Mites - physiology
mortality
pesticide formulations
population density
Pyrazoles - administration & dosage
strip formulations
toxicity
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Summary:We evaluated three concentrations of tebufenpyrad (17.5, 15 and 12.5%) in strip formulations for controlling varroa mites, Varroa destructor Anderson and Trueman (2000) , in honey bee colonies. We also included colonies treated with Apistan, CheckMite+, and untreated colonies in our evaluation. The three concentrations we evaluated reduced varroa populations but also reduced the amount of brood and adult bees when compared with untreated colonies and colonies treated with Apistan or CheckMite+. Alternative delivery methods, lower concentrations of tebufenpyrad, and the evaluation of related compounds are logical next steps in evaluating the varroacidal potential of tebufenpyrad and related compounds.
ISSN:0022-0493
1938-291X
DOI:10.1603/0022-0493-96.2.259