Australian scientists develop tea tree oil-based biopesticide to combat sheep flystrike, using nanotechnology.

Australian researchers are developing a new biopesticide using tea tree oil to fight flystrike in sheep, a parasitic infestation. Funded by industry groups, the project uses nanotechnology to create an environmentally friendly alternative to current chemical controls. If successful, the biopesticide could provide longer-lasting protection and boost the tea tree oil industry. The research, expected to take two years, will move to animal trials if effective in lab tests.

November 11, 2024
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