ABC News – Australia ·australia ·16 hours ago

Major setback for beekeepers as varroa mite chemical resistance detected again

Beekeepers in Queensland and New South Wales face a setback as resistance to the crucial varroa mite chemical amitraz has been confirmed. Biosecurity Queensland manager Robert Stephens stated that resistant mites have been found across multiple regions, marking a potential new incursion since previously detecting mite resistance in 2022.

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