Australia abandons effort to eradicate varroa mite after 14,000 bee hives destroyed
by Australian Associated Press from on (#6EX94)
Despite a $100m effort over 14 months to stop the invasive parasite, scientists say eradication is no longer possible
Beekeepers will have to learn to live with the deadly varroa mite following a national decision to shift from eradication to a management approach.
The invasive mite was first detected near Newcastle in New South Wales in June 2022.
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