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Explore some of the Ramsey Research Foundation's most recent studies. Given our commitment to promoting scientific literacy, all articles are open-access.

Formic acid treatment controls Tropilaelaps and Varroa mites

Published on March 05, 2024
Study finds formic acic treatment effective against tropilaelaps and Varroa mites in honey bee colonies, highlighting new methods to combat parasitic threat.
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Unlocking Varroa mite’s secret to rapid reproduction

Published on October 03, 2022
By hijacking host proteins, mites ensure offspring development, presenting new avenues for targeted parasite management.
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Foreign pests as potential threats to N. American agriculture

Published on November 2021
Mites pose threats due to their potential to disrupt ecosystems, damage crops, and destabilize local agricultural practices.
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Honey bee parasite spread threatens apiculture

Published on November 2021
Global trade and improved transportation increase honey bee parasite spread. Focus on Asian origin parasites, like Varroa mites, threatens global apiculture.
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Overview of Tropilaelaps and Varroa mites in central Thailand

Published on March 05, 2024
New mite threat to honey bees tackled with formic acid, heat treatments in Thailand study.
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