Bees from Western Australia are racing across the country to save South Australia’s almond crop, as the varroa mite has decimated bee populations in the east. Over 7,500 hives—each worth $350—are being trucked non-stop, with drivers rotating shifts and hives kept open to regulate temperature. One grower’s $2.3 million investment highlights the crisis: this is a temporary fix, as these bees too will likely fall prey to the mite. The move underscores a broader threat to ecosystems and food security, spurring urgent efforts to strengthen biosecurity and develop new detection tech to stop the mite’s spread.
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