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Pettis, Jeffery S
Research Leader
Jeffery.Pettis@ars.usda.gov
(301) 504-8205
10300 BALTIMORE BLVD. BLDG. 476, RM.100, BARC-EAST Beltsville MD 20705
Mission:
The mission of the Bee Research Laboratory in Beltsville is to conduct research on the biology and control of honey bee parasites, diseases, and pests to ensure an adequate supply of bees for pollination and honey production. Using biological, molecular, chemical and non-chemical approaches, scientists are developing new, cost-effective strategies for controlling parasitic mites like Varroa destructor, bacterial diseases like American foulbrood, and emergent pests like the small hive beetle. Additional research focuses on virus transmission, and the impact of pests and pathogens on longevity and colony survival. Bee Research Laboratory staff also provides authoritative diagnosis of bee diseases and pests for Federal and State regulatory agencies and beekeepers on a worldwide basis.
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Last Modified: 08/29/2009
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