Natural nanotech the new weapon against flystrike
The Australian sheep industry is testing a new biopesticide combining tea-tree oil and nanotechnology to combat flystrike, which costs $320 million annually. Researchers aim to extend the oil's effectiveness, reducing reliance on chemical insecticides amid rising resistance. Trials will begin next month, potentially offering farmers a sustainable solution to this costly infestation.
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Published 14 Jul 2026, 22:03 UTC · Updated 14 Jul 2026, 22:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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