Biopesticide

RNAi Technology for Varroa Mite Control in Honey Bees

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Based on the provided references, here’s a concise, well-researched piece on the use of RNA interference (RNAi) to control Varroa mites in honey bee colonies, adhering to the given guidelines: RNA interference (RNAi) is a powerful tool being explored to manage the Varroa mite, a significant pest of honey bees. This technique has shown promise … Read more

First evidence of the effectiveness of a field application of RNAi technology in reducing infestation of the mite Varroa destructor in the western honey bee (Apis mellifera) | Parasites & Vectors

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Rosenkranz P, Aumeier P, Ziegelmann B. Biology and control of Varroa destructor. J Invertebr Pathol. 2010;103:S96–119. PubMed  Google Scholar  Han B, Wu J, Wei Q, Liu F, Cui L, Rueppell O, et al. Life-hystory stage determines the diet of ectoparasitic mites on their honey bee hosts. Nat Commun. 2024;15:725. PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar  Noël … Read more