“…One of the most intriguing advancements in this field is using plantbased compounds, such as essential oils and plant extracts, as potential treatments for Nosema (Chaimanee et al, 2021). Several studies have demonstrated that essential oils, such as thyme, oregano, and lemon balm, inhibit the growth and reproduction of Nosema parasites (El-Seedi et al, 2022b;Kunat-Budzyńska et al, 2022;Özüiçli et al, 2023). These natural products can be administered to honeybee colonies through sugar syrup or as fumigants, providing a less toxic and environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic chemicals (Kunat-Budzyńska et al, 2022).…”