Prevention of diseases in honeybees and reduction of pesticide residues in beeswax
AssigneeArkema !nc.
InventorChristian G. Becker
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Abstract
A beeswax and/or beehive or bee keeping equipment surface is treated with a composition containing at least one solvent, at least one surfactant and at least one oxidizing agent (e.g., peroxide), optionally also containing other components such as an oxidizing agent activator, a viscosifying agent, an enzyme and/or a pH control agent, to reduce the amount of pesticide residues on the beeswax surface and/or disinfect against any bacterial, viruses, and fungi infestation.
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A method of treating beeswax, beehives and/or beehive equipment to reduce pesticide residue and/or prevent or reduce pathogens comprising contacting a contaminated beeswax, beehive and/or beehive equipment surface with a composition comprised of at least one solvent, at least one peroxide and at least one surfactant.
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