BEE LOCKDOWN: Australian authorities destroy bees, ‘lock down’ transport to stop varroa mite infestation.
Everyone knows bees are critical and KILLING THEM is a terrible way to “solve” a parasite problem.
(I have had good luck planting mints near my hives — just as menthol is used as a treatment! — I bet the folks in @iaf_bees have more ideas too…)
#Australia #bees
https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/nsw-bees-sent-into-lockdown-to-stop-deadly-varroa-mite/news-story/2107fec79b991c5666dbc6b96b3f97b6
Everyone knows bees are critical and KILLING THEM is a terrible way to “solve” a parasite problem.
(I have had good luck planting mints near my hives — just as menthol is used as a treatment! — I bet the folks in @iaf_bees have more ideas too…)
#Australia #bees
https://www.news.com.au/technology/science/animals/nsw-bees-sent-into-lockdown-to-stop-deadly-varroa-mite/news-story/2107fec79b991c5666dbc6b96b3f97b6
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