Acaricidal composition suitable for use against varroatosis in bees and device containing same
US5230894A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 7, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N35/10
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to an acaricidal composition for decontaminating bees parasitized by Varroa jacobsoni, and a device containing said composition suitable for installation in the hive. The composition according to the invention comprises an acaricide, a substance having properties attractive to bees and a neutral vehicle. It is applied using a semirigid support facilitating installation in the hive. The invention is applicable to the field of beekeeping.
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