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Drugs and products in beekeeping: Efficacy and perspectives of natural alternativesReview

I Szabo, L Sabova, R Sabo, M Sucik

Vet Med-Czech, X:X | DOI: 10.17221/88/2025-VETMED  

Honeybee health is a key factor in sustainable apiculture, with the most significant colony losses attributed to the mite Varroa destructor and microsporidia of the genus Nosema spp. The aim of this review article is to summarise current knowledge on the use of pharmaceuticals and preparations in the prevention and treatment of these diseases and to highlight promising alternatives to synthetic acaricides. Commonly used active substances such as amitraz and pyrethroids show decreased efficacy in many countries due to the development of resistance. Therefore, organic acids (formic, oxalic, and lactic), essential oils, and plant extracts...