The use of phytobiotic preparations to reduce the population of V. destructor, a pest of honeybees (Apis mellifera), increase honey production, and improve honey quality

23PA-KK-24-1-08011-PR001

Vaclovas Gavelis

Lietuvos sveikatos mokslų universitetas

Vilniaus r. sav.

Pakruojo r. sav.

Druskininkų sav.

Telšių r. sav.

Kaišiadorių r. sav.

Kelmės r. sav.

Jurbarko r. sav.

Alytaus r. sav.

Lazdijų r. sav.

100 000,00 EUR

The implementation of innovations by demonstrating, under Lithuanian conditions, the use of bio-preparations composed of two different essential oils (thyme (Thymus spp.) and clove (Syzygium spp.)) to reduce the population of the bee pest V. destructor, increasing honey productivity and improving its quality.

Persons engaged in agriculture, food production, and forestry.

Beekeeping in Lithuania is suffering losses due to varroasis, a disease caused by the Varroa destructor mite. These mites weaken the bees, spread disease, and impair their ability to overwinter, making their control essential. The chemical acaricides currently used can harm the environment, bee products, and the health of beekeepers. Natural alternatives are being sought—biopreparations made from thyme and clove essential oils—that can reduce mite populations, strengthen bee colonies, and improve the quality of honey production.

https://www.kaimotinklas.lt/lt/projektai/fitobiotiniu-preparatu-panaudojimas-medunesiu-biciu-apis-mellifera-kenkeju-v-destructor-mazinimui-medaus-produkcijos-didinimui-ir-jo-kokybes-gerinimui