The Unseen Impact of the Varroa Mite on Native Species
While the biosecurity risk of the varroa mite and it’s impact on European honeybees is well-known and documented, the knock-on effects of the parasite on native bee and plant species isn’t as highlighted.
Ash sits down with Dr Tom Le Breton to discuss his latest paper, published in the Australian Journal of Botany, and the citizen science project that was borne from his research.
You can read Dr Le Breton’s paper here.
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