More than 800,000 bees stolen in far north Queensland, Australia
Beekeepers face losses beyond the insects themselves, including valuable pollination contracts, The Guardian reported.
An estimated 800,000 bees, worth tens of thousands of dollars, have been stolen from properties in far north Queensland, according to The Guardian.
The newspaper described the theft as a "sophisticated" operation. Beekeepers stand to lose not only the bees but also the value of pollination contracts, which can be worth thousands of dollars, The Guardian reported.
The industry is already dealing with the recent arrival of the varroa mite parasite, according to the report.
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- More than 800,000 bees stolen across far north Queensland in ‘sophisticated’ operation — The Guardian — World
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