Accidental Discovery Could Save Bees From Their Greatest Threat

German scientists primarily based out of the University of Hohenheim have stumbled upon a simple solution that could deal a blow to honeybees’ greatest threat. They’ve found that a tiny dose of the compound lithium chloride kills Varroa destructor mites without harming bees.

By Ross Pomeroy

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