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The scientific name of the Varroa mite is Varroa destructor
for one simple reason.
Since 1960 it has spread across the globe
destroying beekeeping communities on
every continent.
The pattern is consistent.
Almost all European honey bees living
in the wild are decimated.
Almost all European honey bees living
in the wild are decimated.
Pollination across the state will be severely impacted, especially fruit and berry crops, seed onion, seed carrot, lucern and clover.
One in every three bites of our food relies on
the European honey bee.
The rare subspecies of European Black Bee
known to be found only in Tasmania will be
at risk of extinction.
Tasmania's rare leatherwood honey
will be at risk
Every Tasmanian will be impacted.
We're looking for partners to help us make this something big.
Interested? Drop us a line and we'll be in touch asap.
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