Concern for native bee population as toxic baits used to kill feral European honey bees in varroa mite response
Concern for native bee population as toxic baits used to kill feral European honey bees in varroa mite response
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Toxic threat to native bees prompts call for change in varroa mite eradication zones
Key points:
- A petition is calling for Fipronil baits to be banned in the varroa mite response
- There is concern the baits are killing native bee populations
- The DPI says it has mechanisms in place to ensure the baits strictly target European honey bees