Latest updates: Varroa mite incursion

Published on July 7, 2022

Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) was detected in two of six sentinel hives at the Port of Newcastle, NSW on 26 June 2022.  A 10 km emergency zone has been established around the Port area.  Varroa mite was also detected in private hives within the 10 km zone.  Sentinel and private hives that were inspected have been euthanised.

Please find the latest updates on the varroa incursion below:

Friday, 22 July, one new infected premise reported, NSW Department of Primary Industries & Regions

Friday 18 July, Current situation, NSW Government, Department of Primary Industries & Regions

Friday 15 July, Current situation, NSW Government, Department of Primary Industries & Regions

Thursday 14 July, Current situation, NSW Government , Department of Primary Industries & Regions  

Monday 11 July, NSW DPI links new Varroa mite detection to known cases, NSW Government , Department of Primary Industries & Regions  

Saturday 9 July, NSW DPI links new Varroa mite detection to known cases, Government of South Australia, Department of Primary Industries & Regions  

Thursday 7 July, Bee and component movement restrictions in place to protect SA from Varroa mite, Government of South Australia, Department of Primary Industries & Regions

Tuesday 5 July, NSW DPI links new Varroa mite detection to known cases, Government of South Australia, Department of Primary Industries & Regions  

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