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A pest that feeds on bees and honey has been found in Alaska for the first time

Copper River Census Area, Alaska, United States

Alaska officials confirmed the state’s first detection of the small hive beetle at an apiary in the Copper River region, likely linked to imported bees from Mississippi. Experts warn the pest can damage bee colonies and honey, urging coordinated action by beekeepers to contain and eradicate it.


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