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Spider venom kills varroa mites without harming honeybees
Spider venom has been found to effectively kill varroa mites, a major threat to honeybee colonies, without harming the bees themselves. Researchers suggest this discovery could lead to new treatments to protect honeybees from mite infestations.
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