Australia abandons efforts to eradicate deadly parasite varroa mite after 15 months
Australia abandons efforts to eradicate deadly parasite varroa mite after 15 months
www.abc.net.au Australia abandons efforts to eradicate deadly parasite varroa mite after 15 months
Australia has decided it is no longer technically feasible to eradicate varroa mite and will move to management of the pest.
Key points:
- Resources will be reallocated to slowing the spread of the pest
- Non-compliance from beekeepers and illegal hive movement was a major factor in the failed eradication effort
- Government and industry groups made the unanimous decision to move to a management approach
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