Beekeepers are facing another major blow after resistance to amitraz, one of the two most effective chemicals used to control the destructive varroa mite, was confirmed. Biosecurity Queensland's ...
NSW beekeepers say varroa mite infestations are worsening across the state, and there are fears for the future of food growers reliant on pollination. NSW Apiarists Association president Matthew ...
Australia's honeybees are facing an exceptional crisis. The tiny but devastating foreign pest Varroa destructor is steadily spreading across the country. The mite feeds on baby bees (larvae), ...
A tiny foe threatens Australian beekeepers' livelihood, our food supply and the national economy. First detected in New South Wales in 2022, the Varroa mite is now established in Australia. The ...
The honeybee mite, Varroa destructor, finally breached Australia’s biosecurity defences four years ago, and is here to stay. Even more concerning, our standard treatments – such as specialised ...
The Queensland government has provided $100,000 to support two research projects that are developing potential weapons against the varroa mite. One project is exploring the use of spider venom ...
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