Experts unsure how 'world's most destructive bee pests' landed in Australia Australia's leading biosecurity experts have been unable to trace the source of the of the bee-killing varroa mite incursion which has changed the face of beekeeping and pollination in Australia.

Yesterday, we saw two (2) honey bees next to each other, gathering pollen on basil plants here in the garden. A rare sight. It has been 4 years since honey bees all but disappeared around Newcastle & Lake Macquarie due to eradication. #VarroaMite #NoHoneyBees #Biodiversity #SaveNativeBees

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Experts unsure how 'world's most destructive bee pests' landed in Australia Australia's leading biosecurity experts have been unable to trace the source of the of the bee-killing varroa mite incursion which has changed the face of beekeeping and pollination in Australia.

Experts unsure how 'world's most destructive bee pests' landed in Australia #honey #pollination #varroamite

#Bees #Varroamite

Tiny, destructive varroa mite has SA beekeepers on high alert The varroa mite may be tiny — only a millimetre or two long — but it poses a huge threat to honey bees, beekeepers and honey producers, who are on high alert after the destructive mite's recent arrival in South Australia. 

Tiny, destructive varroa mite has SA beekeepers on high alert #VarroaMite #beekeeping #bees

Beekeepers struggle amid fears varroa mite infestations are worsening in NSW The cost of treating varroa mite in the beekeeping industry is flowing onto other food growers reliant on pollination.

Beekeepers struggle amid fears varroa mite infestations are worsening in NSW #honeybees #varroamite #invasivespecies

Varroa mite found at second site in South Australia The deadly bee parasite has been detected in South Australia again — this time in the state's south-east.

Varroa mite found at second site in South Australia #varroamite #varroadestructor #varroamitesouthaustralia

On now, our last lecture today with Prof. Stephen Martin (Salford University) as he explores The Ongoing Arms Race between Honeybees ‘ the Varroa Mite 🐝
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Residents encouraged to attract more bees as varroa mite spreads A pollination ecologist says it is important people play their part in preserving feral and native bees.

Residents encouraged to attract more bees as varroa mite spreads #bees #pollination #varroamite

#bees #beehives #varroamite #tech

Real-time AI monitoring of bee hives hope to stop destructive pest AI-enabled sentry hives will soon line the main route to Western Australia from South Australia, using cameras and 4G to detect varroa mite.

Real-time AI monitoring of bee hives hope to stop destructive pest #varroamite #pest #bees

Varroa mite has been found in South Australia, what impact will it have? 🇦🇺 #varroamite #bees #honeybees #vegan www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...

Uncertainty for SA communities after first varroa mite detection Producers and beekeepers had been expecting the arrival of the parasite. Now they are bracing for impact.

Uncertainty for SA communities after first varroa mite detection #varroamite #honeybees #timjackson

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Worried about managing Varroa mites this season? Most beekeepers are!

Check out our in-depth article below to find out how notetaking can help a LOT in your fight against mites!

#varroamite #fightthemite #beekeepingtips

Thanks to my awesome coauthors Dr Chantelle Doyle @saltandbrine.bsky.social, Dr Amy-Marie Gilpin and Associate Professor Mark Ooi @markooiecol.bsky.social. And thanks to the Editorial team and reviewers at @ausjbotany.bsky.social their input was invaluable. 5/5

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World's worst bee-killing parasite found in Queensland Varroa destructor mite has been found in southern Queensland, the first detection of the world's worst bee-killing parasite in the state.

World's worst bee-killing parasite found in Queensland #varroadestructor #varroamite #beekeeping

Varroa is spreading through Australia, but some bees can fight back While honey producers and beekeepers have ways to treat varroa-infested hives, the bees themselves also have a few tricks up their sleeve.

Varroa is spreading through Australia, but some bees can fight back #honeybees #bees #varroamite

Meet Tasmania's new queen bee makers in fight against varroa mite A ban on the importation of queen bees from interstate means that more and more Tasmanian beekeepers will use artificial insemination in their apiaries.

Meet Tasmania's new queen bee makers in fight against varroa mite #bees #beekeeping #varroamite

Beekeepers search for solutions to kill varroa mite without chemicals Australian beekeepers are looking overseas to find chemical-free solutions to manage the world's deadliest bee parasite.

Beekeepers search for solutions to kill varroa mite without chemicals #varroamite #beekeeping #chemicals

'Inevitable' bee-killing varroa mites close to crossing Queensland border An outbreak of the world's deadliest bee parasite, varroa destructor mite, has been found less than 5 kilometres from the Queensland border — the closest detection to date.

'Inevitable' bee-killing varroa mites close to crossing Queensland border #Varroamite #beekeeping #Pests

Inevitable spread of varroa mite prompts concern for food security and prices - ABC News

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#bees #varroamite

Wild bees swarming. #varroaMite? #bees

WHAT THE HELL IS THE GREAT BEE KILL ALL ABOUT? Without descending into "conspiracy theory territory", the cold hard truth is that there continues to be a lot of dubious goings on to do to...

Something "mighty sinister" is going on in #Australia& #NewZealand with #bees

On the basis of very disputable determinations of #Varroamite& #Americanfoulbrood disease biosecurity officers are forcing beekeepers to destroy their entire apiary.

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Increasingly in eastern Australia it's alledged that "rogue biosecurity officers", assumedly under "unlawful political instruction", are destroying #beehives en masse, on the BS guise that they are #Varroamite infested.

Police need to prosecute them. It's a crime.

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To Bee or Not To Be: the Varroa mite outbreak by JOHN MOYLE   This story concerns the fight between some of Australia’s most experienced beekeepers and the NSW Department of Primary Industries

To #Bee or Not To Be: the #VarroaMite outbreak

cityhub.com.au/to-bee-or-no... #bees #farming #gardening #HoneyBees