The response to eradicate varroa mite in NSW is now entering the next important phase. Eradication of varroa from wild European honey bee colonies located within the eradication zones is the next point of focus in the response program. 

To learn more about this critical next step in the effort to eradicate varroa, please click on the attachment below. 

• Varroa-mite-eradication-shifts-to-removal-of-wild-European-honey-bees-Jerrys-Plains_.pdf

Regular updates on the varroa mite response operation can be found by visiting the link below. 

• https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/emergencies/biosecurity/current-situation/varroa-mite-emergency-response
  

Kind regards,

Jo Martin 

QBA State Secretary