Fuente: WIPO "varroa" Compositions suitable for administration to or ingestion by honey bees and colonies thereof comprising an effective amount of an anthranilic diamide insecticide to reduce or prevent a parasitic insect infestation of the honey bees' hive are provided. In some embodiments, the composition is non-toxic and optionally, but preferably nutritional to the bees. In some embodiments, the composition further includes a source of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, minerals, water, or a combination thereof. Such sources can be, for example, natural or artificial nectar, honey, sugar, sugar syrup, pollen or pollen substitute, soy flour, soy meal, gluten, skim milk, yeast, pollard, oil, or combinations thereof. Preferred anthranilic diamides are chlorantraniliprole and flubendiamide, preferably wherein the amount of the anthranilic diamide is below the contact and/or oral LD50 for the bee. Devices for delivering the compositions and method of use thereof are also provided.