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Toxicology

Determination of amitraz and its metabolites residue in honey and beeswax after Apivar® treatment in honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies

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Pages 213-218 | Received 16 Jan 2020, Accepted 14 Jan 2021, Published online: 12 May 2021

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