Florida Entomologist (2016) 99, 324-326

Lambert H.B. Kanga, Keith Marshall and Jesusa C. Legaspi (2016)
Mechanisms of insecticide resistance in field populations of the Varroa mite (Acari: Mesostigmata: Varroidae) in Florida
Florida Entomologist 99 (2), 324-326
Abstract: The varroa mite (Acari: Mesostigmata: Varroidae) has developed resistance to the 2 major miticides (fluvalinate and coumaphos) registered for control of this invasive pest of bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) in the United States. Comparative studies on miticide toxicity with and without the synergists piperonyl butoxide and formamidine indicated that enhanced metabolism by mixed-function oxidases and altered target site were the major mechanisms of resistance to organophosphorus and pyrethroid insecticides in varroa mite populations of northern Florida.
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Database assignments for author(s): Lambert H.B. Kanga, Jesusa Crisostomo Legaspi

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
pesticide resistance of pest

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Varroa destructor		U.S.A. (SE)