‘Humming’ road trains deliver millions of WA bees to varroa mite-ravaged SA
Millions of West Australian bees are being trucked across the Nullarbor on a one-way mission to provide critical…
Major setback for beekeepers as varroa mite chemical resistance detected again
Beekeepers are facing another major blow after resistance to amitraz, one of the two most effective chemicals used…
Australian grey-headed flying fox economic and ecological value of poo revealed
Bats are often thought of as smelly, ugly and noisy, but a study has revealed their poo could…
Varroa mite investigation rules out illegal imports but fails to find source of deadly incursion
A team of Australia’s leading biosecurity experts has been unable to confirm the source of the deadly varroa…
Heat-based pollination in ancient plants
A remarkable study has revealed that some of the world’s oldest plants don’t rely on colour or scent…
Harvard scientists tell a ‘hot’ story about beetles and plant sex
Flowers are often described as visual advertisements, using bright colors and strong scents to draw in insects. Yet…