Methods and reagents for treating honeybees for parasitic mites

Details Methods and reagents for treating honeybees for parasitic mites Methods and reagents for treating honeybees for parasitic mites

2006-11-21

2006-11-21

Luu, Teri Pham (Department: 3644)

Bee culture

Method

Honeybee

Reexamination Certificate

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07137864

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides controlled release compositions for treatment of parasitic mites in honeybees, the compositions composed of a covalently crosslinked polymer gel and an active agent that includes a salt of formic acid. The invention also provides methods for controlling parasitic mites in honeybees, the methods involving treating the honeybees with a controlled release composition composed a covalently crosslinked polymer gel and an active agent that includes a salt of formic acid. The invention further provides a kit for treatment of parasitic mites in honeybees, the kit including an envelope that contains a controlled release composition of the invention. Optionally, the active agent can include formic acid.

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