Varroa Mite response switches to management
15 months of intense effort and millions of dollars to eradicate the challenging varroa mite from Australia has failed, and authorities and bee keepers will now transition to managing the pest long term.
New Varroa Mite infestations detected in the New England
Multiple new sites in the region have been added to the list of places where bee hives have the devastating varroa mite, as both industry and government fight to control the outbreak.
Vital role of bees still threatened by Varroa Mite
As we approach World Bee Day on the 20th of May, beekeepers are reminding us of how vital these pollinators are.
Varroa mite free declaration for most of NSW, but concern remains around Narrabri
All States and Territories across Australia have reached a unanimous agreement declaring the NSW General Emergency (Blue) Zone Varroa mite free, but the eradication and surveillance zones near Narrabri remain in place.