Hopes new system will control spread of deadly mite

A parasite less than one millimetre long has the power to destroy the honey and agriculture industries. The varroa mite native to Asia has spread throughout Europe, North and South America, and parts of Africa, reducing honey production by up to 60%. In 2022, varroa made it to Australia. After initially trying to eradicate the parasite, the government has moved to a management approach.

Indoor shot of a jar of honey with honey dripping from a honey dripper and flying bees Source: Moment RF / Ashraful Arefin photography/Getty Images

A piece of tech, called BeeRight, will be placed into hives to monitor their health.

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