Spider venom to target 'super mites' killing Australia's honey bees
Queensland researchers are developing spider venom and gene disruptors to combat the varroa mite threatening Australia's honey bee populations. The Queensland government has allocated $100,000 to support these projects, with hopes for treatments within a few years. Varroa mites pose a significant risk to agriculture, affecting over 30% of food production reliant on bee pollination.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 21:05 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 21:10 UTC
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