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Beekeepers call for access to new biopesticide to target varroa mite
Key takeaways
- The lead researcher of a new biopesticide says it could be a "holy grail" treatment for the deadly varroa mite.
- A new biopesticide to manage the bee-killing varroa mite has been developed.
- Researchers say it could help battle growing resistance to varroa treatments in Australia.
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The lead researcher of a new biopesticide says it could be a "holy grail" treatment for the deadly varroa mite. (Supplied: Phil Lester)
A new biopesticide to manage the bee-killing varroa mite has been developed.
Researchers say it could help battle growing resistance to varroa treatments in Australia.
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