Efficacy of plant-derived formulation “Argus Ras” in <i>Varroa destructor</i> control

Stanimirović, Zoran; Glavinić, Uroš; Lakic, Nada; Radović, Dejan; Ristanić, Marko; Tarić, Elmin; Stevanović, Jevrosima

doi:10.1515/acve-2017-0017

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“…There are various means of V. destructor control, which are successful to a varying extent. These methods are divided into biotechnical, chemical -use of synthetic 'hard' acaricides and ecological -use of 'soft' acaricides [49,73], but may also be used in combination [74]. Long-lasting work of Stanimirović et al [75] resulted in the development of Varroa-control strategy applicable in the Balkans ( Figure 5).…”

Section: Infestation With Varroa Destructor and Mixed Virus Infectionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…As a consequence of all the diagnosed problems arising from the use of synthetic acaricides, those which are natural-product-based, for example, organic acids and plant extracts, have come into widespread use [49,73,93]. Their effi cacy has been tested for more than two decades [73,[93][94][95][96]. Formic, oxalic and lactic acids are organic acids (OA) in use for the control of Varroa mites.…”

Section: Infestation With Varroa Destructor and Mixed Virus Infectionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Some natural preparations exert side effects on bees and/or their brood [95,97]. Luckily, some plant-derived formulations, rather effective, but without unwanted effects on colony development and productivity have been used recently [73,96]. To sum up, neither of the methods of mite control, which has been used and investigated until now, can meet all these criteria: be safe for bees, highly effi cacious against Varroa mites and easy to use.…”

Section: Infestation With Varroa Destructor and Mixed Virus Infectionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Looking for the causes of and solutions to the issue of honey bee colony losses

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Colony losses, including those induced by the colony collapse disorder, are an urgent problem of contemporary apiculture which has been capturing the attention of both apiculturists and the research community. CCD is characterized by the absence of adult dead bees in the hive in which few workers and a queen remain, the ratio between the brood quantity and the number of workers is heavily disturbed in favor of the former, and more than enough food is present. Robbing behavior and pests usually attacking the weakened colony do not occur. In the present paper, the causes of the emergence of this problem are discussed, as well as the measures of its prevention. The following factors, which lead to colony losses, are analyzed: shortage of high-quality food (pollen and honey); infestation with parasites, primarily with Varroa destructor, and mixed virus infections; bacterial infections (American and European foulbrood), fungal infections (nosemosis and ascosphaerosis) and trypanosomal infections (lotmariosis); and, finally, general management of the apiary. Certain preventive measures are proposed: (1) providing ample high-quality forage and clean water, (2) avoiding sugarisation, i.e. superfluous use of sugar syrup, (3) meeting the nutritional needs of the colony, (4) when feeding bees, taking care of the timing and the composition of diet, avoiding pure sugar syrup which in excessive quantities may induce energetic and oxidative stress, (5) when there is a shortage of natural feed – honey in the brood chamber – use sugar syrup with natural/artificial supplements to avoid protein starvation, (6) organized control of V. destructor in the colonies is obligatory due to its vector role, and (7) compliance with hygienic and sanitary measures and principles of good apiculture practice and management in apiaries. To conclude, all preventive measures are feasible in compliance with rules and regulations concerning regular spring and autumn bee health monitoring by licensed veterinarians, who can propose adequate treatments if necessary.

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Section: Infestation With Varroa Destructor and Mixed Virus Infectionsmentioning

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Section: Infestation With Varroa Destructor and Mixed Virus Infectionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Infestation With Varroa Destructor and Mixed Virus Infectionsmentioning

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Looking for the causes of and solutions to the issue of honey bee colony losses

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“…Studies on bee pathogens causing colony decline in Serbia were mainly focused on Nosema sp. (Stanimirović et al, 2007b;Stevanovic et al, 2011, Stevanović et al, 2013Glavinić et al, 2014;Simeunovic et al, 2014b) and V. destructor (Stanimirović et al, 2002, Stanimirović, Stevanović & Ćirković, 2005Stanimirović et al, 2005;Stevanovic et al, 2008;Stanimirović et al, 2011;Radakovic et al, 2013;Gajic et al, 2013;Glavinić et al, 2014;Stanimirović et al, 2017) with only one study dealing with bee viruses (Simeunović et al, 2014a). Therefore, our work represents an important contribution towards better understanding of bee pathogens in Serbia.…”

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Peer Review #3 of "Honey bee viruses in Serbian colonies of different strength (v0.1)"

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Protection of honey bees is of great economic importance because of their role in pollination. Crucial steps towards this goal are epidemiological surveys of pathogens connected with honey bee losses. In this study deformed wing virus (DWV), chronic bee paralysis virus (CBPV), acute bee paralysis virus (ABPV) and sacbrood virus (SBV) were investigated in colonies of different strength located in five regions of Serbia. The relationship between colony strength and virus occurrence/infection intensity were assessed as well as the genetic relationship between virus sequences from Serbia and worldwide. Real-time RT-PCR analyses detected at least one virus in 87.33% of colonies. Single infection was found in 28.67% colonies (21.33%, 4.00%, 2.67% and 0.67% in cases of DWV, ABPV, SBV and CBPV, respectively). In the majority of colonies (58.66%) more than one virus was found. The most prevalent was DWV (74%), followed by ABPV, SBV and CBPV (49.30%, 24.00% and 6.70%, respectively). Except for DWV, the prevalence of the remaining three viruses significantly varied between the regions. No significant differences were found between colony strength and either (i) the prevalence of DWV, ABPV, SBV, CBPV and their combinations, or (ii) DWV infection levels. The sequences of honey bee viruses obtained from bees in Serbia were 93-99% identical with those deposited in GenBank.

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“…Since V. destructor mites have developed resistance to the most widely used synthetic active ingredients of acaricides (SAMMATARO et al, 2005;MAGGI et al, 2010), and in order to avoid the accumulation of chemicals residues in hive products (LODESANI et al 2008;MULLIN et al 2010), beekeepers are extremely interested in alternative treatments with substances of natural origin with varroacidal effects (i.e. soft acaracides), such as organic acids, plant extracts, essential oils and their components (GOSWAMI et al, 2014;RUFFINENGO et al, 2014;STANIMIROVIĆ et al, 2017;TLAK GAJGER et al, 2013). Eco friendly, natural products have certain advantages after repeated use, such as the lower risk of honey and beeswax contamination, or the small possibility of inducing V. destructor mite resistance.…”

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Efficacy of varroacidal food additive appliance during summer treatment of honeybee colonies (Apis mellifera)

Gajger

Sušec

2019

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The aim of this field study was to evaluate the varroacidal efficacy of the product Hive Clean ® during summer treatment of honeybee colonies (Apis mellifera). Treatment efficacy was assessed by counting the number of Varroa destructor mites killed after multiple applications of Hive Clean ® , according to the instructions provided by the producer. Hive Clean ® was applied consecutively, with two varroacides with different active ingredients as shock treatment. The treatment with Hive Clean ® resulted in a median mite drop of 91.51% (89.25-93.26%). Total mite mortality was always significantly higher than the natural mite fall observed during the pre-treatment period. According to the results obtained, Hive Clean ® , as a food additive with acaricidal effect, could be considered an appropriate alternative for varroosis control and also suitable for use in combination with authorized veterinary medicine products, in organic and conventional apiaries under mild climate conditions.

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Efficacy of plant-derived formulation “Argus Ras” in Varroa destructor control

Cited by 26 publications

References 27 publications

Looking for the causes of and solutions to the issue of honey bee colony losses

Looking for the causes of and solutions to the issue of honey bee colony losses

Peer Review #3 of "Honey bee viruses in Serbian colonies of different strength (v0.1)"

Efficacy of varroacidal food additive appliance during summer treatment of honeybee colonies (Apis mellifera)

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