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Research Project: Addressing the Challenge of Amitraz Resistance: Varroa Treatment Recommendations for Commercial Beekeepers

Location: Pest Management Research

Project Number: 3032-21220-003-012-S
Project Type: Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement

Start Date: Sep 3, 2025
End Date: Dec 31, 2026

Objective:
Cooperator will evaluate Varroa mite resistance levels to amitraz in the Northern Great Plains within a commercial beekeeping operation. Objective of research is to examine the efficacy of individual active ingredients (amitraz, organic acids, thymol) and develop strategies to keep varroa mite loads low.

Approach:
Cooperator will evaluate Varroa mite resistance levels to amitraz in the Northern Great Plains within a commercial beekeeping operation. Objective of research is to examine the efficacy of individual active ingredients (amitraz, organic acids, thymol) and develop strategies to keep varroa mite loads low.