The honey bee-killing parasite Varroa destructor has been spreading across New South Wales since it was first detected in February 2022. In that time, the varroa mite has collapsed heavily infected European honey bee hives throughout the region. In the UK, 90 per cent of feral honey bee hives — colonies of non-native honey bees established independently to beekeepers — …
In short: Varroa mite has spread throughout NSW since it was first detected at the Port of Newcastle in 2022. "Even though I have millions of them in my two hives, I think of bees as individuals," Ms Ashelford said. Anxious wait The past two years have turned their dream of living with bees into a potential nightmare as varroa …
Beekeepers with hives stuck in varroa mite purple zones on almond orchards in southern NSW will now be able to move them out. Key points: Beekeepers with hives in purple zones in Sunraysia and Riverina are now permitted to move them off almond orchards Around 44,000 hives are in those four purple zones surrounding Euston, Balranald, Nericon, and Euroley The …
Since losing their beehives in last summer's bushfires, NSW Central Coast honey producers Ana and Sven Martin have raised almost $60,000 to help other beekeepers get back on their feet. Key points: Many beekeepers around Australia lost their hives and equipment during the bushfires Ana and Sven Martin have raised almost $60,000 to help them Honey bee populations are bouncing …