Varroa mite - Hawkesbury Post

Varroas Mite has been bruising but for some it’s not the end

by Sam Magnusson | Dec 4, 2023 | News, Priority

Canoelands orchard farmer John Christie was fearing the worst. In 2022 the deadly bee parasite varroa mite had penetrated Australia’s borders at Newcastle on the NSW central coast. Just months later, in July 2023 at Canoelands, Christie’s beloved bees had been doused...

Bee killing to end after 40 million dead

by Sam Magnusson | Sep 24, 2023 | News, Priority

The NSW government has ended an eradication program that has damaged the state’s honey and bee sector due to the deadly varroa destructor parasite. NSW will operate under an interim management strategy, which has been published in a new Emergency Order, while a...

Bee Parasite Crisis Deepens in Hawkesbury Region

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...

Bee Parasite Crisis Deepens in Hawkesbury Region

by Sam Magnusson | Sep 6, 2023 | News, Priority

Varroa Mite Update from NSW Department of Primary Industries

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...