172.1yr0zero_gravitas in newcastleResearcher says feral bees face extinction as deadly mite spreads in swarmshttps://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2023-11-09/deadly-parasite-varroa-mite-behind-predicted-feral-bee-die-off/102905408?sf270193967=1 Key points: A New Zealand researcher says varroa mite caused feral bees to die-off within two seasons An infestation of 9,000 varroa mites has been detected in a Central Coast feral bee swarm Swarms are being caught to help amateur beekeepers restock
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Researcher says feral bees face extinction as deadly mite spreads in swarms
https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2023-11-09/deadly-parasite-varroa-mite-behind-predicted-feral-bee-die-off/102905408?sf270193967=1