‘Humming’ road trains deliver millions of WA bees to varroa mite-ravaged SA
Millions of West Australian bees are being trucked across the Nullarbor on a one-way mission to provide critical…
Fourth-generation beekeeper Sophia Croker speaks out about the industry’s struggles
With her swag rolled out and her campfire lit, Sophia Croker is in her happy place. She’s in…
Major setback for beekeepers as varroa mite chemical resistance detected again
Beekeepers are facing another major blow after resistance to amitraz, one of the two most effective chemicals used…
Varroa mite investigation rules out illegal imports but fails to find source of deadly incursion
A team of Australia’s leading biosecurity experts has been unable to confirm the source of the deadly varroa…
Deadly varroa mite threatens half of Canberra’s beehives
The fast-spreading parasite, varroa mite, is expected to wipe out half of the ACT’s 6,000 bee hives within…
Varroa mite detected at Salt Creek, South Australia
The deadly bee parasite varroa mite has been detected in South Australia for the second time. Department of…
Beekeepers turn to real-time AI monitoring in varroa mite prevention
West Australian beekeepers have taken protecting their species from varroa mite to the next level with high-tech biosecurity…
Uncertainty for beekeepers, producers after varroa mite detected in South Australia
Beekeepers and horticulture businesses in South Australia face uncertainty following the first detection of the parasitic varroa mite…
Varroa mite has been found in South Australia, what impact will it have?
The deadly honey bee parasite, varroa mite, has been detected in South Australia for the first time. The…
Varroa mite detected in South Australia for first time
Parasitic pest, varroa mite has been detected in South Australia for the first time. The discovery was made…