Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of alkali metal salts and preferably lithium chloride for treatment of Varroa destructor infestation of honey bees.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of alkali metal salts and preferably lithium chloride for treatment of Varroa destructor infestation of honey bees.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system (110) and a method for sorting a plurality (112) of seed grains (114). The system (110) comprises an individualizing device (120), a sampling device (132) for introducing the individualized seed grain (114) into a measuring device (136) for the classification of the individualized seed grain (114), a receiving device (146, 200) for receiving the classified seed grain (114) and also a transporting device (118, 124, 134, 144, 152) for the at least partially pneumatic transport of the seed grain (114). The invention also relates to the sampling device (132), which comprises an outer tube (160) for receiving the sampling device (132) into the measuring device (136), a sample chamber (138) of the measuring device (136) being provided within a volume (164) of the outer tube (160).

Abstract: A composition and method for treating a Varroa mite infestation using a sexual pheromone for disrupting the mating behavior of the Varroa mite. Additionally, a pesticide for applying to a mating place of the Varroa mite for disrupting the mating behavior of the Varroa mite.

Abstract: The invention relates to an elongate hollow body (1) for controlling parasites in a bird house, comprising at least one opening (15) in the wall of the hollow body (1) for receiving the parasites in the interior of the hollow body (1), and a means for killing the parasites, arranged detachably in the interior. The means can be activated in a predetermined manner and emits electromagnetic radiation. The invention also relates to a method for controlling parasites in a bird house, in which the hollow body (1) is used.