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. 

  • AHBIC Industry Update 24

    21 April 2023 9:03 AM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    Please click on the button below to read the latest update in relation to the response to varroa from AHBIC. 


    AHBIC Varroa Mite Update 24

    Kind regards, 

    Jo Martin 

  • Oxalic Acid - Information for Beekeepers

    15 April 2023 11:00 AM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    AHBIC have produced an important information update for the Australian Honey bee industry. The attachment below provides information in relation to the use of Oxalic Acid. We remind all beekeepers that Oxalic Acid is not currently registered or permitted for use in honey bee hives by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA). 

    It is an offence under the Agvet Code and monetary penalties apply to breaches of the code. 

    Eradication of varroa continues to be technically feasible. We urge all beekeepers to conduct varroa mite surveillance and report their activities to Biosecurity Queensland in a combined effort to prove regionalised freedom from varroa (through the collection of negative data) and to allow the eradication campaign to deliver the successful outcome we are all fighting for. 

    Important Information on Oxalic Acid

    Kind regards, 

    Jo Martin 

  • Varroa Mite Update 92 - Weekly Update from Biosecurity Queensland (W/E 14/04/2023)

    15 April 2023 7:00 AM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    Please find the latest weekly update from the Varroa Mite Prevention and Preparedness Program. Please click on the attachment below to read the update for the week ending 14th April 2023.


    QBA Varroa Destructor Update to Members 14042023.pdf

    Kind regards, 

    Jo Martin 

  • Varroa Mite Update 91 - Weekly Update from Biosecurity Queensland (W/E 06/04/2023)

    07 April 2023 11:00 AM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    Please find the latest weekly update from the Varroa Mite Prevention and Preparedness Program for the week ending 6 April 2023. Please click on the attachment below to read the update. 


    QBA Varroa Destructor Update to Members 06042023.pdf

    Kind regards, 

    Jo Martin 

  • AHBIC Varroa Mite Update - 23

    06 April 2023 6:00 AM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    Please click on the button below to read the latest update in relation to the response to varroa from AHBIC. 


    AHBIC Varroa Mite Update 23

    Kind regards, 

    Jo Martin 

  • AHBIC Announcement - National Bee Pest Blitz Campaign

    04 April 2023 6:00 AM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    AHBIC together with Plant Health Australia are launching the new National Bee Pest Blitz Campaign. This campaign has been developed to engage the Australian honey bee industry in a dedicated effort to survey our bee populations and report pest and disease testing to your local state biosecurity agency. 

    To read more information about this new campaign, please click on the button below. 

    National Bee Pest Blitz

    Kind regards, 

    Jo Martin 

  • Varroa Mite Update 90 - Weekly Update from Biosecurity Queensland (W/E 30/03/2023)

    31 March 2023 9:22 AM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    Please click the attachment below to read the latest weekly update from the Varroa Mite Prevention and Preparedness Program for the week ending 30 March 2023.


    QBA Varroa Destructor Update to Members 30032023.pdf

    Kind regards, 

    Jo Martin 

  • Varroa Mite Update 89 - Weekly Update from Biosecurity Queensland W/E 24/03/2023

    28 March 2023 10:00 AM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    Please click the attachment below to read the latest weekly update from the Biosecurity Queensland Varroa Mite Prevention and Preparedness Program for the week ending 24th March 2023.


    QBA Varroa Destructor Update to Members 23032023.pdf

    Kind regards, 

    Jo Martin 

  • AHBIC Varroa Mite Update - 22

    25 March 2023 5:00 PM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    Please click on the attachment below to read the latest update on the response to varroa from AHBIC. 


    AHBIC-Varroa-incursion-update-22.pdf

    Kind regards, 

    Jo Martin 

  • AHBIC Varroa Mite Update - 21

    21 March 2023 10:00 PM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    Please click on the button below to read the latest update on the response to Varroa from AHBIC. 


    AHBIC Varroa Mite Update 21

    Kind regards, 

    Jo Martin 

Please click on the logo of the agencies/association below to access latest updates. 




Social Media Updates

Varroa mite Educational Videos 

What is Varroa mite? 

Varroa mite Surveillance & Monitoring Techniques

Monitoring for Varroa Explained

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Explained

Useful Resources for Additional Information 

Educational Information for all Beekeepers

Use the BeeAware website for educational information on varroa.

Use the Professional Beekeepers website for articles on varroa.
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