by Publishing | Sep 19, 2023 | News, Priority
The Hawkesbury region is facing an escalating spring crisis with the relentless spread of the varroa mite, a bee parasite that attacks and feeds on honey bees. Australia had enjoyed historical protection against the varroa mite, scientifically known as varroa...
by Publishing | Jul 24, 2023 | News
The NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) will hold the following Varroa Mite Emergency Response local briefing events for Hawkesbury apiarists. 1. Wilberforce community meeting Tuesday 25 July 2023, 6pm – 8pm Wilberforce School of Arts Hall, 531...
by Sam Magnusson | Jun 20, 2023 | News, Priority
An emergency has been declared as authorities grapple with the discovery of the bee-killing Varroa mite in St Albans. Authorities have ethanised the infested hive and set up a 10 kilometre zone around the affected area. However local bee farmers outside the...