More well intentioned hype

It seems NZ bees are nearing extinction (again) if this is anything to go by..

New Zealand bees may soon become endangered due to pest threat, expert warns

New Zealand is losing bee colonies by the thousands, with an expert beekeeper warning they may soon become endangered without human help.

www.stuff.co.nz

 

[Mummzie]

"According to information on the MPI website, antibiotics used to manage common diseases for honey bee colonies such as AFB, have developed resistance over time."

Didn't know we used antibiotics for common diseases for honey bees !
This is what is actually on the MPI site.

"Overseas, AFB has been managed through use of antibiotics but the disease has developed resistance over time. New Zealand has always treated the disease through destruction of hives and hive equipment, "