A Sustainable Approach to Controlling Mite Pests of Honey Bees

Project Overview

LNC97-117
Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 1997: $78,750.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/1999
Matching Non-Federal Funds: $51,250.00
Region: North Central
State: Minnesota
Project Coordinator:
Marla Spivak
University of Minnesota

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Animals: bees

Practices

  • Animal Production: parasite control, herbal medicines, preventive practices
  • Education and Training: demonstration, extension, farmer to farmer, on-farm/ranch research, participatory research
  • Pest Management: botanical pesticides, genetic resistance
  • Production Systems: holistic management
  • Sustainable Communities: sustainability measures
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