BeeAware: Bee Biosecurity Video Series. Video 11. Control options for managing varroa
Varroa has develop resistance to the range of different control measures used overseas. To combat chemical resistance, one control option is known as integrated pest management, which combines the use of biological, cultural and chemical practices to control insect pests.
Integrated pest management is inexpensive, causes few or no chemical residues, does not result in pest resistance to chemicals, and does not cause environmental damage.
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