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Re: tracheal mites in brood cells
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John A Skinner <[log in to unmask]>
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John A Skinner <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Wed, 5 Mar 1997 17:39:27 -0500
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Allen, Your suggestion about an acaricide meaning only refering to acarine
disease should be modified a mite (couldn't resist, excuse me).
 
An acaricide is a pesticide that is used to kill mites of all
kinds.
Ths mites fall under the scientific class name Acari, therefore acaricide
literally means "mite killer".
 
Another example, insecticide -  a material that kills insects
 
I know this was mitey picky of me ...
Grins, John
 
John A. Skinner           218 Ellington Hall
Extension Apiculturist    University of Tennessee
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