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Bee deaths spark investigation after traces of chemical Fipronil found in hives – ABC News
A Queensland beekeeper calls for an urgent ban on a controversial insecticide after watching up to 600,000 of his honeybees die.
A southern Queensland beekeeper is desperate for answers after losing up to 600,000 honeybees to suspected poisoning by a controversial agricultural chemical.
Key points:
- Biosecurity Queensland is investigating the cause of bee deaths at Dalby on the Western Downs
- Beekeeper Peter Donohoe says traces of the insecticide Fipronil were found on his dead bees and hives
- He’s now joined other keepers in calling for a ban on the chemical’s use
Peter Donohoe, from Dalby, first contacted biosecurity officials…
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