Australia abandons efforts to eradicate deadly parasite varroa mite after 15 months - eviltoast
Australia has decided it is no longer technically feasible to eradicate varroa mite and will move to management of the pest.

Key points:

  • Resources will be reallocated to slowing the spread of the pest
  • Non-compliance from beekeepers and illegal hive movement was a major factor in the failed eradication effort
  • Government and industry groups made the unanimous decision to move to a management approach