Much effort is being put into research into pheromones in Institutes and Universities around the world. Vita (Europe) Limited have been collaborating with a major University for many years to assist in the development of a pheromone blend, which suppresses varroa mite populations. Pheromones are well known already for their ability to trigger specific reactions in insects. They are commonly used to act as attractants in order to trap and monitor insect populations in agriculture and in public health applications. Our research projects into pheromone blends that will lead to the natural control of the varroa mite have had some successes, however, much work remains to be done in order to bring this project to fruition. Vita intends to maintain commitment to this project in the sure knowledge that success would make an important and natural addition to the beekeepers armoury in the fight against the varroa mite.
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