The whole conversation about what is more important: honey bees, native bees, agriculture, native habitat, etc. reminds me of a bunch of kids on the beach having a sand castle competition, oblivious of the fact the tide is coming in. If you think I am being facetious, note that the plans to deal with varroa mites in Australia have just been sidetracked by widespread flooding.
PLB
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