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Sezen Bakan

NSW bee industry prepares for ‘devastation’ following new parasite arrival

No bees will be allowed to be moved across NSW after varroa mite was detected in Newcastle. Photo: Getty

Honey producers say a ban on the movement of bees in New South Wales to contain the spread of a destructive parasite will be “devastating” for their small businesses.

Since Sunday night, a statewide emergency order has been imposed in NSW to control the movement of bees across the state and stop the spread of varroa mite.

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