Continuing on from Bill Truesdell's mail relating to Amitraz containing applications as having
miticide properties.

Persons able to understand the French language might find a visit to:
http://www.apiservices.com/sante-de-labeille/articles/varroase.htm
useful.
There is a description on several miticides, including Amitraz containing preparations (Taktic,
Maitac).
This is not an article condoning illegal use and preparations - in fact it highlights dangers that
will or may occur if such activities are undertaken.
I recall having listen to several presentations given by Dr. J.P. Faucon here in France on the use
of home made treatments based on miticides originating from preparations not having the authorised
"label". - user beware!
In fact, Amitraz lost its ability to deal with V.d. shortly after the appearance of fluvalinate
resistance.
Over several years, Faucon tracked the gradual demise of these two molecules. Amitraz followed
practically the same curve of efficiency loss as Fluvalinate.
As far as I am aware - this material has not been published as an academic paper or article.
Contacting:
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might get some info.
Regards
Peter

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