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

ABC

Honey bees pollinate $4.6 billion worth of food in Australia, but with the inevitable spread of a parasitic mite and the eventual predicted wipe-out of the feral bee population, farmers are warning of an impact at the check-out. Researchers have previously predicted feral bees will succumb to varroa mite in coming years, which will see demand from pollination-dependent fruit and …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Varroa mite parasite detected in Victoria in first outbreak outside NSW

ABC

An outbreak of the destructive varroa mite parasite has been confirmed for the first time in Victoria, just weeks after Australia's largest annual movement of honey-bee hives began arriving in the state. 'A matter of time' Victorian Apiarists Association president John van Weeghel said the spread of the pest into Victoria had been inevitable. Mr van Weeghel said testing for …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Varroa mite outbreak in NSW could make selling even WA beehives tricky, apiarist says

ABC

Len Hannett is ready to call it a day. Key points: Hives and bees have been destroyed on Australia's east coast following an outbreak of the destructive varroa mite Varroa mite has not been detected in WA and biosecurity measurers are in place to prevent it An Esperance beekeeper fears the outbreak could make his hives more difficult to sell …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Flooding washes away Josh Johnson's beehives outside varroa eradication zone

ABC

Just when beekeepers thought varroa mite was their biggest concern, floodwaters have inundated properties around much of the NSW Hunter Valley. Key points: Floodwaters have taken out some bees spared from varroa mite eradication The NSW DPI says beekeepers in eradication zones will not be able to keep bees for three years Movements will be restricted in surveillance zones Residents …

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2 years, 5 months ago

What is varroa mite and how could it impact Australia's bee industry and food production?

ABC

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 …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Emergency orders in place across NSW to protect bee industry from deadly varroa mite parasite

ABC

The movement of bees within New South Wales has been halted following the discovery last week of a deadly parasite at the Port of Newcastle. Key points: NSW Police and biosecurity officers are tasked with enforcing the emergency order The Agriculture Minister says it's not certain how the mite got into the country If the mite were to spread it …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Varroa mite detection at Port of Newcastle threatens Australia's bee industry

ABC

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 …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Beekeepers now face cane toad invasion in wake of Northern Rivers floods

ABC

One of the country's largest honey producers has warned there could be an explosion in cane toad numbers in the NSW Northern Rivers following recent record floods. Key points: Cane toads are invading bee hives is search of small hive beetles to feast on The non-native amphibians also love bees and tap on the hives to lure them out Beekeepers …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Backyard beekeepers revive honey bee stocks after bushfires

ABC

It's not just about collecting honey and making candles. Key points: Backyard beekeeping as a hobby has risen in popularity during the pandemic Hobbyists are helping bring back bee stocks after the Black Summer bushfires At least 10,000 hives were lost in the Upper Murray region Tucked away in the suburbs of Wodonga, city councillor John Watson has stacks of …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Bleak future for beekeepers in Turkey after wildfires devastate hives and forests

The Independent

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Turkey’s beekeepers have had their livelihoods ruined by the country’s worst-ever wildfires decimating thousands of …

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

Varroa mite parasite detected in Victoria in first outbreak outside NSW

Varroa mite outbreak in NSW could make selling even WA beehives tricky, apiarist says

Flooding washes away Josh Johnson's beehives outside varroa eradication zone

What is varroa mite and how could it impact Australia's bee industry and food production?

Emergency orders in place across NSW to protect bee industry from deadly varroa mite parasite

Varroa mite detection at Port of Newcastle threatens Australia's bee industry

Beekeepers now face cane toad invasion in wake of Northern Rivers floods

Backyard beekeepers revive honey bee stocks after bushfires

Bleak future for beekeepers in Turkey after wildfires devastate hives and forests