Bee mite control program to include poisoning wild hives in Hilo

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Posted by eivindm | Posted in Diseases and pesticides, North America | Posted on 08-01-2009

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The state Department of Agriculture plans to poison wild honey bee hives in Hilo as an emergency measure to stop a growing infestation of bee-killing varroa mites, and warns the public against eating honey from wild hives over the next three weeks.

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