Fuente: WIPO "varroa" The present invention relates to a method for combating animal pest infections and/or infestations on bees and in the beehive by applying an animal pest marking agent and thereby marking the animal pest in such a way that they are detected and successfully combated by the bees in a defensive response. Particularly, the method relates to combating mite infestations, like infestations with the Varroa mite, the mite Acarapis woodi, or other mites. The invention further relates to a method for the production of the animal pest marking agent and the use thereof for the prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of bees against animal pest infestations, like infestation with the Varroa mite.