Spider venom to target 'super mites' killing Australia's honey bees

According to ABC News Australia, Queensland researchers are testing an unconventional weapon against varroa mites: spider venom. These destructive mites have developed resistance to standard pesticides, making them harder to control. Now scientists are exploring whether spider venom could kill the mites while keeping honeybees safe — offering beekeepers a novel biological alternative to chemical treatments.

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