Spider venom spray could save Australia's honey bees from varroa mites

Queensland researchers are testing an unconventional defense against varroa mites, which have developed resistance to standard treatments and threaten honey bee colonies. According to ABC News, scientists are exploring spider venom spray as a potential control method. If successful, this novel approach could offer beekeepers a new tool to protect their hives from these destructive pests.

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