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

or the Exotic Plant Pest Hotline 1800 084 881 

Report your varroa mite surveillance

to the Bee 123 portal 

Bee 123 portal 

Complete varroa surveillance and report your results to the Bee 123 portal is a critical activity that all beekeepers across Queensland must undertake every 16 weeks. 

To learn more about reporting your results, please click on the attachment below to download a copy of the how to guide for the Bee 123 portal. 

DAF factsheet - how to access and use the Bee 123 online form v1.0.pdf

Alternatively, click on the gallery to the left ⬅️ to view the fact sheet. 

Want to learn more about varroa mite? Click on the attachment below to download a copy of the FAQ about Varroa mite. 

DAF factsheet - varroa mite frequently asked questions v1.0 electronic.pdf

Look for varroa, check for varroa and report your results. 

Click here to report your results. 

Transition to Management (T2M) More 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. 

Click here to download a copy of the 'Detailed Summary of the National Varroa Mite Response Plan V4.0

News & Updates

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

  • 09 October 2023 3:55 PM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    Please click on the attachment below to read the latest weekly update from Biosecurity Queensland for the week ending 29th September 2023.

    QBA Varroa Destructor Update to Members 29092023.pdf

    All the best, 

    Jo Martin 

  • 01 October 2023 8:00 AM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

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


    AHBIC Industry Update 47

    All the best, 

    Jo Martin 

  • 25 September 2023 9:46 AM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    Please click on the attachment below to read the latest update in relation to the response to varroa for the week ending 22nd September 2023.


    All the best, 

    Jo Martin 

  • 21 September 2023 1:28 PM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    We encourage you to read the latest update from AHBIC in relation to changes to the response to varroa. 


    AHBIC Industry Update 46 - 455 days of response

    Please stay tunned for further information to come. 

    All the best, 

    Jo Martin 


  • 21 September 2023 1:21 PM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    Please click on the attachment below to read the latest update in relation to the response to varroa for the week ending 21st September 2023.


    We will continue to issue additional updates as they come to hand. 

    All the best, 

    Jo Martin 

  • 20 September 2023 9:00 PM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    Please click on the button below to read the latest communique from the Australian Government's Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in relation to the changes to the response to varroa. 

    Varroa Destructor - 19 September 2023

    We will continue to issue updates to members as they come to hand. 

    All the best, 

    Jo Martin 


  • 20 September 2023 8:30 PM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    Please click on the attachment below to read the latest update in the response to varroa from QBA President Jacob Stevens. 


    Update to Members - Changes to the Varroa Mite Response - 20092023.pdf

    Additional updates will be provided in due course. 

    All the best, 

    Jo Martin. 

  • 16 September 2023 7:38 AM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

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


    AHBIC Varroa Mite Industry Update 45

    QBA will provide further updates as they are made available. 

    All the best, 

    Jo Martin. 

  • 12 September 2023 12:40 PM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    Please click on the attachment below to read the latest update from the Biosecurity Queensland Varroa Mite Prevention and Preparedness Program for the week ending 09/09/2023.


    QBA Varroa Destructor Update to Members 09092023.pdf

    All the best, 

    Jo Martin 

  • 01 September 2023 6:55 PM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    Please click on the attachment below to read the latest update from the Biosecurity Queensland, Varroa Mite Prevention and Preparedness Program for the week ending 01/09/2023.


    QBA Varroa Destructor Update to Members 01092023.pdf

    All the best, 

    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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