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A Varroa mite parasite on the back of a honey bee (Photo: USDA-ARS\/Steve Ausmus)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

June 30, 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Movement Control Order has been issued to restrict the movement of bees, bee hives, bee products – including honey – and used bee-keeping equipment from NSW into Queensland.<\/p>\n

The control order has been issued in the wake of the Varroa destructor<\/em> mite being detected in NSW.<\/p>\n

Agriculture Minister Mark Furner said Biosecurity Queensland was taking this action to protect the State\u2019s bee industry as varroa mites pose a serious risk to honey production and pollination services.<\/p>\n

\u201cNSW has taken swift action to restrict the spread of varroa mite, however if control measures fail and varroa mite enters Queensland, there are limited options for eradicating (it),” Mr Furner said.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo effective natural enemies of varroa mite exist and I urge everyone with an interest in keeping varroa mite out of Queensland to make themselves familiar with the Movement Control Order.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bees, hives, bee products and equipment can continue to be moved within Queensland.<\/p>\n

In NSW, there is a state-wide standstill of all bees, hives, apiary equipment and untreated bee products.<\/p>\n

All beekeepers are encouraged to:<\/strong><\/p>\n