Welcome to the QBA Varroa mite portal

This portal has been specifically designed as an information portal to support industry during the response to Varroa destructor detected in the Port of Newcastle on the 22nd of June 2022.

Our Admin team will endeavour to publish updates relating to the incursion as frequently as physically possible. QBA members will continue to receive email updates via our dedicated communication channels.

If you are interested in supporting the QBA by becoming a member, please click here to complete your application for membership. Once you have completed your application and settled your membership invoice, you will be automatically added to our members communication list.

To report varroa mite detections in Queensland

Call: Biosecurity Queensland on 13 25 23

Varroa mite is on the march to Queensland

Learn to check your hives and report your testing activities to help us to detect the mite early and support industry through this next chapter of Australian beekeeping.

Click here to visit the Varroa mite alert page to learn about the mite, how to test for the mite and report your testing activities.

Click here to visit the QLD Varroa Surveillance Map

Click here to view the QLD Bee 123 Surveillance map

Transition to Management (T2M) Information

On the 9th of February 2024, the National Management Group approved the transition to management plan (T2M) for the honey bee and pollination dependent industries. We encourage all beekeepers to learn more about the T2M process in Queensland. Click here to learn more.

A detailed summary of the Transition to Management Plan has been released to industry.

Click here to download the T2M plan

NSW DPI Varroa Heat Map

(click on the map icon to see the latest map of public varroa reports)

Varroa mite Treatments

(click on the table below to learn about chemical permits)

News & Updates

Please use the blog post below to access a time line of all communications relating to the varroa destructor detection and response.

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Varroa Mite Management Training Workshops

16 September 2024 11:07 AM | Anonymous

Varroa mite Management Training Workshops are scheduled for Queensland.

Click on the link below to visit the National Varroa Mite Management Program website and register to attend a workshop near you.

https://www.varroa.org.au/training

All the best,

Jo Martin

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Varroa Mite Update 138 - Weekly Update from Biosecurity QLD

06 September 2024 11:46 AM | Anonymous

Dear Members,

Please click on the link below to read the latest update from Biosecurity Queensland in relation to Varroa destructor and the transition to management phase for varroa mite management for the week ending 31 August 2024.

QBA Varroa Destructor Update to Members 06092024.pdf

All the best,

Jo Martin

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Varroa Mite Update 137 - Update from Biosecurity Queensland

02 September 2024 11:42 AM | Anonymous

Dear Members,

Please see the attachment below to read the latest update from Biosecurity Queensland in relation to Varroa destructor for the week ending 23rd August 2024.

Also note: Varroa mite training has now been scheduled for mid-September starting in the south east corner of Queensland. For more information please click in the attachment below.

QBA Varroa Destructor Update to Members 23082024.pdf

Cheers,

Jo Martin

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Varroa Mite Update 136 - Update from Biosecurity Queensland

30 August 2024 11:16 AM | Anonymous

Dear Members,

Please click on the attachment below to read the latest update from Biosecurity Queensland in relation to Varroa destructor for the week ending 26th July 2024.

QBA Varroa Destructor Update to Members 26072024.pdf

All the best,

Jo Martin.

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AHBIC Industry Update 62 - Varroa detected in Victoria

16 August 2024 1:40 PM | Anonymous

Dear Members,

Please click on the link below to read the latest update from AHBIC relating to the detection of varroa in Victoria during the 2024 Almond pollination.

AHBIC Industry Update 62 - T2M 15th August 2024

All the best,

Jo Martin

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Varroa Mite Update 135 - Week Ending 19th July 2024

20 July 2024 2:07 PM | Anonymous

Dear Members,

Please click on the link below to read the latest weekly update from Biosecurity Queensland with relation to Varroa destructor for the week ending 19th July 2024.

QBA Varroa Destructor Update to Members 19072024.pdf

All the best,

Jo Martin

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Varroa Mite Update 134 - Weekly Update W/E 12th July 2024

15 July 2024 6:30 AM | Anonymous

Dear Members,

Please click on the attachment below to read the latest update from Biosecurity Queensland relating to Varroa mite (destructor) and the Transition to Management (T2M) Program.

QBA Varroa Destructor Update to Members 12072024.pdf

All the best,

Jo Martin.

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Varroa Mite Update 133 - Weekly Update for the week ending 5th July 2024

09 July 2024 11:30 PM | Anonymous

Dear Members,

Please click on the attachment below to read the latest weekly update related to Varroa mite (destructor) and the Transition to Management Phase (T2M) in Queensland for the week ending 5th July 2024.

QBA Varroa Destructor Update to Members 05072024.pdf

All the best,

Jo Martin.

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Varroa Mite Update 132 - Weekly Update W/E 21 June 2024

24 June 2024 1:22 PM | Anonymous

Dear Members,

Please click on the attachment below to read the latest update from Biosecurity Queensland relating to the varroa destructor for the week ending 21st June 2024.

QBA Varroa Destructor Update to Members 21062024.pdf

All the best,

Jo Martin.

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Varroa Mite Update 131 - Weekly Update W/E 10th June 2024

11 June 2024 1:12 PM | Anonymous

Dear Members,

Please see the attachment below to read the latest update from Biosecurity Queensland with relation to Varroa destructor for the week ending 10th June 2024.

QBA Varroa Destructor Update to Members 10062024.pdf

All the best,

Jo Martin.

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