Parasitic mite control on beneficial insects
AssigneeAmerican Cyanamid Company
InventorsBruce Christian Black, William R. Baumbach, Michael P. Beluch
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Abstract
The present invention provides a method to control parasitic mites on beneficial insects, such as honeybees, via the application of a parasiticidally effective amount of tebufenpyrad.
Claims17
A method for the protection of beneficial insects from damage caused by parasitic mites selected from the group consisting of Varroa jacobsoni, Acarapis woodi and Tropilaelaps clareae which comprises applying to said insects, their brood chamber or habitat a parasiticidally effective amount of tebufenpyrad.
A method for the control of parasitic mites selected from the group consisting of Varroa jacobsoni, Acarapis woodi and Tropilaelaps clareae in the presence of beneficial insects which comprises contacting said mites, their brood chamber or habitat with a parasiticidally effective amount of tebufenpyrad.
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