# Spider Venom and Gene Tech Fight Varroa Mites | Brisbane News

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Podcast: [Brisbane News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/brisbane-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7581033)
Published: 2026-07-01T22:29:26+00:00
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## Resource

Australia’s bees are under siege from the varroa mite, a deadly parasite threatening billions in agriculture and the honey industry. As traditional treatments fail due to resistance, scientists are racing to deploy two bold new strategies: one harnessing spider venom’s natural peptides to target mites with precision, and another using gene disruption via RNA interference to sabotage the mite’s survival. With Queensland investing $100,000, researchers aim to deliver a spider-venom solution in a few years and a gene-based product as soon as July—offering hope to beekeepers and the economy alike. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/6aebd098ce9c299e

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