Search warrants have been issued as part of the federal government's investigation into the suspected illegal importation of live bees infected with varroa mite, as the industry works out what's next in learning to live with the deadly pest. Key points: It's now thought the pest did not arrive via Newcastle port as originally suspected More than 30,000 hives have …
Australia's decision to abandon efforts to eradicate varroa mite is triggering an exodus of backyard and hobby beekeepers. In response to losing their hives, Ms Elkins said beekeepers had become depressed, angry, even "silly", and some had threatened to hide their hives to avoid seeing them killed. A lot of hives destroyed NSW Amateur Beekeepers Association president Lamorna Osborne said …
Quick read In short: Beekeepers in Tasmania are on alert after the federal government abandoned its strategy to eradicate the parasitic varroa mite, with authorities and industry groups agreeing to move to a management phase. Beekeepers in Tasmania are on alert after the federal government abandoned its strategy to eradicate the parasitic varroa mite, with authorities and industry groups agreeing …
Australia will cease efforts to eradicate varroa mite and transition to management of the deadly bee parasite. Key points: Resources will be reallocated to slowing the spread of the pest Non-compliance from beekeepers and illegal hive movement was a major factor in the failed eradication effort Government and industry groups made the unanimous decision to move to a management approach …