Evaluation of Some Synthetic Acaricides Against Varroa Destructor (Acari: Varroidae) in Turkey: an Indication of Resistance or Misuse of Fumigant Amitraz?
The parasitic mite, Varroa destructor is one of the most important agents for substantial losses in honeybee colonies throughout the world.
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