Compositions and methods for prevention and treatment of diseases associated with honey bees
US6096350A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 1, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N59/00
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions and methods for disinfecting bee colonies for preventing or treating diseases in honey bees, honey bee larvae and honey bee hives are disclosed. Such diseases may arise from a variety of sources, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoa and parasites in the hive. Representative diseases preventable or treatable by this invention include Foulbrood and Chalkbrood. The compositions of the present invention include a protic acid and a chlorite ion, and may further include other optional components such as a gelling agent, colorant and/or preservative. Methods disclosed herein include applying the composition to a surface of a bee-hive. Honey produced by bees administered a composition of this invention is also disclosed.
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