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Growers urged to prepare as Australia's 'free' pollination service disappears

Experts warn that free pollination from wild bee populations is disappearing as varroa mite spreads further north in Queensland.

ABC Australia News By Aimee Mitchell Aug 4, 2026, 10:34 PM Captured Aug 4, 2026, 10:43 PM

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The Australian horticulture industry has for generations relied on millions of feral honey bees to pollinate crops.

But as varroa mite spreads further north in Queensland, experts say free pollination from wild bee populations is disappearing, forcing growers to rethink how they produce food and secure commercial pollination services.

Bees provide essential pollination services in the horticulture industry. (ABC Tropical North: Aimee Mitchell)

North Queensland commercial beekeeper Keith Lang said pollination services could no longer be taken for granted.

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+8 · 80% confidence

Experts warn that free pollination from wild bee populations is disappearing as varroa mite spreads further north in Queensland.

The claim is attributed to a broad or unnamed group, making the evidence harder to evaluate.

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+8 · 80% confidence

But as varroa mite spreads further north in Queensland, experts say free pollination from wild bee populations is disappearing, forcing growers to rethink how they produce food and secure commercial pollination services.

The claim is attributed to a broad or unnamed group, making the evidence harder to evaluate.

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North Queensland commercial beekeeper Keith Lang said pollination services could no longer be taken for granted.
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North Queensland commercial beekeeper Keith Lang said pollination services could no longer be taken for granted.

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