Simon Fraser University

The State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization (Aro) (Volcani Center)

State of Israel, Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, Agricultural Research Organization

Victoria Soroker

Erika Plettner

The present disclosure provides acaricidal compounds, i.e. compounds 3c {3,6}, 3c {4,6}, 3c {3, 3}, 3c {4,3} and 3c {6,6}, that are effective in killingmites while being harmless to honey bees. 

Use of dialkoxybenzenes for control of honey bee mite varroa destructor

This disclosure describes compounds that affect the olfactory responses of the honey bee mite () and methods of use thereof. The compounds do not kill, and are therefore unlikely to generateresistance, compared to an acaricide. The compounds can work in conjunction with other mite control approaches, such as a bottom board excluder and sticky board control devices, and can enhance the performance of other forms of mite control while decreasing disadvantages associated therewith.

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Misgav Dov, Israel

Victoria Soroker