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FIELD: biochemistry. n SUBSTANCE: invention concerns a nucleic acid agent, a nucleic acid construct, a composition swallowed by a bee, and a method for prevention or treatment. Isolated nucleic acid agent comprises a nucleic acid sequence complementary to a nucleic acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 95, 97, 98, 101, 103 and 106. Construct and composition swallowed by a bee comprise said nucleic acid agent. Present method comprises providing a bee from the hive with a composition comprising an effective amount of said nucleic acid agent. n EFFECT: inventions provides the prevention and treatment of hive infection by the mite Varroa destructor. n 11 cl, 11 dwg, 2 tbl, 5 ex |