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 …
New South Wales beekeepers and industry groups say emergency measures imposed to stop the spread of a deadly parasite will devastate the industry and have potentially significant knock-on effects on honey production and agriculture. Key points: Bee movement across NSW has come to a halt following the detection of a deadly parasite in the Port of Newcastle The government has …
After two years spent living through a pandemic, terms like lockdowns, tracing and circuit breakers are familiar to Australians. Key points: Varroa mite could impact 35 agricultural industries that rely on bee pollination In other countries the parasite has led to significant declines in bee populations The varroa mite detected at the Port of Newcastle is more threatening than species …
Varroa mite has been detected in biosecurity surveillance hives at the Port of Newcastle, threatening the bee industry. Key points: Varroa mite has been detected in surveillance hives at the Port of Newcastle An outbreak of the parasite could cost the agricultural industry tens of millions of dollars a year Beekeepers around the port have been ordered not to move …