Veterinary Science & Technology

Ebisa Mezgabu

Publications

• Research Article
  Occurrence and Distribution of Varroa Mite and Antivarroa Effect of Propolis in Walmara District of Oromia Special Zone Around Finfine, Ethiopia
  Author(s): Ebisa Mezgabu, Eyob Hirpa, Dasselegn Begna, Lama Yimer, Abdisa Bayan and Misganu ChaliEbisa Mezgabu, Eyob Hirpa, Dasselegn Begna, Lama Yimer, Abdisa Bayan and Misganu Chali
  
  A cross-sectional study was carried out from November, 2014 to April, 2015 aimed to assess the occurrence, infestation rate and associated risk factors of Varroa mite on Honeybees; investigation of the effect of propolis on varroa mites in Walmara District. Purposive sampling was used in Peasant Association; twelve apiaries and sixty four hives were randomly selected for inspection. Interviews, direct observation and experimental set up were the main data collection techniques used to gather the information. The results revealed the whole (384) bee colonies examined for Varroa mites were Positive with varies infestation range 4%-53% in brood and 4%-36% in adult Honeybees. The highest Adult infestation rate 18.20 ± 7.99% of Varroa mites was observed in Tullu Harbu, while the lowest infestation rate (14.25 ± 5.12%) was observed Wajitu Harbu. on other side The highest Brood.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2157-7579.1000370

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