April 18, 2023
Queensland beekeepers have been urged to check their hives to ensure the State is free of varroa mite.
This follows the news the pest has been detected in more areas of NSW, including the Central Coast and Hunter regions.
Agricultural Minister Mark Furner said Queensland commercial and recreational beekeepers should report all checks they make on their hives, even if they do not find any suspect mites.
Beekeepers can report hive checks online or by calling 13-25-23.
Beekeepers should also ensure their record-keeping was up to date so that all bee movements could be traced in the event of a bee pest or disease outbreak.
More information about how to check hives and report results can be found at daf.qld.gov.au/varroa and daf.engagementhub.com.au/varroa-mite.
Beekeepers have also been invited to join a free webinar, presented in conjunction with the Queensland Beekeepers Association, at 6:00pm on Wednesday (April 19).
Anyone can join by clicking on the “Seasonal update for Queensland beekeepers” link on the DAF Engagement Hub.
A recording of the webinar will be available at a later date on the Biosecurity Queensland YouTube channel.
- External link: Varroa Mite Emergency Zone Map
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