Confirmation of the Y215H mutation in the β2 -octopamine receptor in Varroa destructor is associated with contemporary cases of amitraz resistance in the US.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.7461
Abstract: BACKGROUND The parasitic mite, Varroa destructor (Anderson and Trueman), is a leading cause of honey bee colony losses around the world. Application of miticides such as amitraz are often the primary method of Varroa control… read more here.
Keywords: octopamine receptor; varroa; amitraz resistance; resistance ... See more keywords
Detection of amitraz resistance and reduced treatment efficacy in the Varroa Mite, Varroa destructor, within commercial beekeeping operations
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0227264
Abstract: The parasitic mite Varroa destructor and the associated viruses it transmits are responsible for most instances of honey bee colony losses in the United States. As such, beekeepers utilize miticides to control Varroa populations. Widespread… read more here.
Keywords: varroa destructor; amitraz resistance; mite varroa; efficacy ... See more keywords
Amitraz Resistance in French Varroa Mite Populations—More Complex Than a Single-Nucleotide Polymorphism
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DOI: 10.3390/insects15060390
Abstract: Simple Summary Our study addresses the growing number of reports of Varroa mite resistance to amitraz, which is vital for beekeepers in managing this destructive pest. Recently, beekee-pers in France and the United States have… read more here.
Keywords: resistance; varroa; varroa mite; varroa mites ... See more keywords