Fecha de publicación: 01/02/2007 Fuente: WIPO "beekeeper" The present invention is directed to a composition and method of its use for controlling parasitic mites of honey bees. The miticide composition comprises a miticidally effective amount of one or more essential oils mixed with a dispersing agent, such as an organic and/or synthetic surfactant or emulsifier, and a water-based solution. Preferably, the water-based solution is a bee feed, such as those made from water and sugar, corn syrup and/or honey. A pH adjusting agent, such as an acid or buffer, can be utilized as needed. The miticide composition is sprayed into the bee hive to coat the bars, frames, comb and bees, as well as any mites therein. Contacting the mites with the composition kills them. The spraying also stimulates the bees grooming each other and themselves. The miticide composition is fed to the bees so any mites that feed on the bees are exposed to the composition.