The effects of temperature and water vapor activity on water loss by Varroa jacobsoni (Acari: Varroidae)

American Bee Journal

Volumn 137, Issue 6, 1997, Pages 461-463

  Bruce, W ^a   Needham, G R ^b   Potts, W J E ^c  

^a AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE   (United States)

^b OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c U S DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE   (United States)

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EID: 0031512736     PISSN: 00027626     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
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