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Bee sting: Millions killed in fight to contain parasite
More than 15 million bees have been euthanised across 31 infected premises in NSW as the fight to contain the varroa mite continues.
More than 15 million bees have been euthanised across 31 infected premises in NSW as the fight to contain the varroa mite continues.
An emergency biosecurity zone has been imposed to stop the movement of bees across NSW and hives are being destroyed after the discovery of a parasite with the potential to wreak havoc on Australia’s bee and honey industries.
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