Varroa Mite detection at the Port of Newcastle

On 22 June 2022, a detection of Varroa destructor was made in the Port of Newcastle.

Links to the media release from the NSW DPI and AHBIC are below.

• DPI – Varroa mite detected in Newcastle beehives 24-06-2022.pdf
• AHBIC incursion information 24-06-2022.pdf

NSWAA will continue to work closely with AHBIC, NSW DPI and all relevant departments and will provide any further information as it becomes available.