September 2008, several apiarists in the Yarra Valley, particularly in the Wandin-Seville area, reported on the death of their bees.  The deaths were linked to the use of Clothiandin, supplied in Australia by the multinational company Sumitomo.

2008 September: Bee Deaths Yarra Valley. Pesticide: Clothiandin.

September 2008, several apiarists in the Yarra Valley, particularly in the Wandin-Seville area, reported on the death of their bees.  The deaths were linked to the use of Clothiandin, supplied in Australia by the multinational company Sumitomo.