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Concern for native bee population as toxic baits used to kill feral European honey bees in varroa mite response

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-08/concern-or-native-bee-population-firprinol-baits-varroa-mite/102677512

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