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Beekeepers look to untapped potential of propolis, or 'bee glue' | Landline | ABC News

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A by-product of honey production largely discarded in Australia could provide an alternative income source for beekeepers across the country.
Hidden within the walls of their hives, bees blend up a unique mix of materials that scientists believe holds untapped potential in Australia.
Propolis is a sticky, resinous substance that's sometimes referred to as "bee glue".
Bees use propolis as a powerful sterilising agent as well as to seal gaps in their hives against predators and the elements.
Landline's Courtney Wilson has the story.

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