this post was submitted on 09 Aug 2023
11 points (100.0% liked)

Newcastle

190 readers
1 users here now

Obviously this is for Newcastle, Australia, since it is part of Aussie Zone. We also welcome input from adjoining Lake Macquarie. Keep it clean and don't be mean.

For Newcastle Upon Tyne: https://lemmy.world/c/newcastleupontyne

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
lodion@aussie.zone
11
Concern for native bee population as toxic baits used to kill feral European honey bees in varroa mite response (www.abc.net.au)
submitted 1 year ago by zero_gravitas@aussie.zone to c/newcastle@aussie.zone
0 comments fedilink hide all child comments
 

Key points:

  • A petition is calling for Fipronil baits to be banned in the varroa mite response
  • There is concern the baits are killing native bee populations
  • The DPI says it has mechanisms in place to ensure the baits strictly target European honey bees
no comments (yet)
sorted by: hot top controversial new old
there doesn't seem to be anything here