Toxic threat to native bees prompts call for change in varroa mite eradication zones
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Concerns have been raised around the use of an insecticide to control the varroa mite outbreak in New South Wales and its impact on the native bee population.

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