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Venting on Facebook costs angry Minnesota beekeeper $370,000

Venting on social media proved costly for a Minnesota beekeeper, who now must pay $370,000 to a couple who sold him bees that later died.

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Climate change and war send Syria’s bees further afield

Beekeepers in northwestern Syria have to do whatever they can to produce honey – despite the dangers they face.

Al Jazeera

Thousands of bees stop mail being delivered after taking over post box

They nested in the unconventional location over the weekend

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Victoria restricts bee movement into Sunraysia as NSW varroa mite outbreak worsens

With 24 infestations of the deadly parasite now identified in NSW and the almond pollination season looming, Agriculture Victoria has taken steps to protect the north-west border region.

ABC News

Border ban for NSW bees in preemptive strike on deadly mite

The ACT has put in place restrictions on the movement of bees in an attempt to tackle the deadly varroa mite.

The Canberra Times

How the birds and the bees help coffee plants

Sipping a coffee on your way to work is a ritual most people take for granted without thinking about how the delicious coffee beans reached their cup. You probably know it comes from tropical regions. But what is less well-known is that coffee is the product of an incredible partnership…

The Conversation

Christian Eriksen's incredible road back to football as Man Utd transfer rests on medical

Christian Eriksen is on the verge of joining Manchester United on a three-year contract after a remarkable stint with Brentford upon his recovery from a cardiac arrest

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Arsenal handed fresh Aaron Hickey transfer hope after Brentford boss issues refusal

Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Bologna defender for some time and despite Brentford stealing a march on a transfer, the Bees boss has given a surprise say on the deal

Daily Mirror

How beetles trick bees into feeding them food rich in nutrients

Honey bees are useful not only to humans but to other “free riders” attracted to their stored resources. The small hive beetle (Aethina tumida) is one of the species that rely on honey bee colonies to reproduce and survive. The adult beetle lays eggs on bee brood frames, full of…

The Conversation

Port Stephens bees in firing line as varroa exposure zone expanded

Properties at Salt Ash, Tanilba Bay and Mayfield East are among those with confirmed varroa destructor mites, NSW Department of Primary Industries says.

Newcastle Herald

Could flies be the back-up species to pollinate crops in place of bees?

You might think blowflies are just a pesky insect, but they could be the back-up plan for farmers who rely on bees for crop pollination.

ABC News

Capital beekeepers ready for spread of deadly mite

Bees across Canberra could be at risk of the deadly varroa mite, which is circulating across NSW threatening the honey industry.

The Canberra Times

Wimbledon diary: Wozniacki mix-up and bees bothering broadcasters

Rogue drawsheet sparks confusion, as players insist courts are slower than clay, bees swarm and another record for John Isner

The Guardian - UK

New eradication zone established and 600 hives destroyed as NSW bee industry battles varroa mite

Producers and apiarists remain concerned about future almond harvest and potential for mites to carry deformed wing virus

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As If Bees Haven’t Been Through Enough, Millions Have Had To Be Killed ‘Cos Of A Nasty Mite

Give the bees a break.

Newcastle Herald

Bee biosecurity zones from Forster to Sydney

'The other thing going for it, is the fact that it's winter.'

Manchester Evening News

Ex-Bolton midfielder's first words after signing for Brentford B in transfer away from Wanderers

Max Wilcox has signed for the Bees B team

ABC News

Varroa mite outbreak sees millions of bees destroyed, keepers call for compensation

Devastated apiarists are demanding to know how they will be compensated as millions of bees are killed in NSW. Meanwhile, Queensland has become the latest state to impose border restrictions amid the varroa mite outbreak.

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Queensland, Victoria impose bee border bans as NSW battles varroa mite outbreak

Queensland and Victoria join South Australia in restricting the movement of all bees and related equipment from NSW as the state struggles to contain the destructive pest.

AAP

More beehives destroyed as NSW fights mite

A new eradication zone has been established in NSW as hundreds of beehives are destroyed in the battle to contain an outbreak of the deadly varroa mite.

Newcastle Herald

Compensation raised as millions of bees killed to stop varroa mite

So far more than 600 hives have been destroyed and "that number will grow". Generally, bees are euthanised by pouring petrol into the hive, leaving it overnight, then burning the hive.

The Canberra Times

Compensation raised as millions of bees killed to stop Varroa mite

So far more than 600 hives have been destroyed and "that number will grow". Generally, bees are euthanised by pouring petrol into the hive, leaving it overnight, then burning the hive.

Daily Mirror

Brentford set to win five-club transfer race to bring Keane Lewis-Potter to Premier League

Hull City forward Keane Lewis-Potter has been credited with transfer interest from multiple Premier League clubs and his long-awaited move to the top-flight could now be close to coming to fruition

The Conversation

Hear me out – we could use the varroa mite to wipe out feral honey bees, and help Australia's environment

A tiny parasitic mite that lives on the European honeybee (Apis mellifera) has breached Australia’s border quarantine and been detected in managed bee hives in New South Wales.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter varroa crisis: 'like trying to put a lasso around a puff of smoke'

'It's like trying to put a lasso around a puff of smoke.'

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