Comparison of three different tests to measure the degree of Varroa destructor infestation in melliferous hives

[paper presented at the Ibero-American Symposium "Conservation of Zootechnical Resources"]

Authors

  • Q. F. Utrera Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia. Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla. 4 Sur no. 304 Col. Centro, Tecamachalco Puebla, México.
  • R. E. Flores Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia. Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla. 4 Sur no. 304 Col. Centro, Tecamachalco Puebla, México.
  • Z. J. S. Hernández Escuela de Medicina Veterinaria y Zootecnia. Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla. 4 Sur no. 304 Col. Centro, Tecamachalco Puebla, México.
  • L. S. Vargas Colegio de Postgraduados, Campus Puebla.

Keywords:

Beekeeping, Parasites, Hives

Abstract

The Varroa destructor mite is an external parasite that causes serious damage to honey bees, having negative impacts on global and national beekeeping such as: reduction of hive numbers and decrease in honey production.

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Published

2005-07-01

How to Cite

Utrera, Q. F., Flores, R. E., Hernández, Z. J. S., & Vargas, L. S. (2005). Comparison of three different tests to measure the degree of Varroa destructor infestation in melliferous hives: [paper presented at the Ibero-American Symposium "Conservation of Zootechnical Resources"]. Veterinaria (Montevideo), 40(159 - 160), 66–69. Retrieved from https://revistasmvu.com.uy/index.php/smvu/article/view/350

Issue

Vol. 40 No. 159 - 160 (2005): July - December

Section

Of Interest