BY DAKOTA TAIT
The Department of Primary Industries is hoping to eradicate wild bees at Jerrys Plains, as it works to contain the Hunter's varroa mite infestation.
A baiting program will begin next week to wipe out the wild populations of European honey bees, which could be carrying the pest.
The bait stations will be monitored by staff and could be in place for up to a year, but insecticide will only be used in shorter bursts.
They're carefully designed to exclude other animals and insects, prevent soil or water contamination, and will be two kilometres within the eradication zones so as not to affect bees outside the area.
