Australia abandons efforts to eradicate deadly parasite varroa mite after 15 months
Australia abandons efforts to eradicate deadly parasite varroa mite after 15 months

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Australia abandons efforts to eradicate deadly parasite varroa mite after 15 months

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