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.

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Varroa Mite Update 108 - Weekly Update from Biosecurity Queensland

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

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Varroa Mite Update 107 - Weekly Update from Biosecurity Queensland

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

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Varroa Mite Update 106 - Movement Control Order

30 August 2023 8:00 PM | Anonymous

Later this evening all beekeepers registered to receive E-Alerts from the Queensland Department of Agriculture will receive urgent communications relating to a new Movement Control Order for Queensland.

We urge all beekeepers with hives outside the state of Queensland to familiarise themselves with this new order.

Please click on the attachments below to read the Notice of Authorisation and the Movement Control order signed by Dr Chris Sarra, Director-General for the Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.

Notice of Authorisation of Movement Control Order - Varroa Mite.pdf

Movement Control Order for Varroa destructor (varroa mite).pdf

For additional information in relation to the new Movement Control Order please call DAF on 13 25 23.

If you haven't subscribed to E-alerts, we strongly recommend you do so as soon as possible. Please click here to subscribe to the DAF E-Alert communications.

The QBA will communicate the E-Alert as soon as it is received.

Kind regards,

Jo Martin

QBA State Secretary

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AHBIC Industry Update 43 - 433 days of response

29 August 2023 4:38 PM | Anonymous

Dear Members,

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

AHBIC Industry Update 43

All the best,

Jo Martin.

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AHBIC Industry Update 42 - 432 days of response

28 August 2023 10:00 PM | Anonymous

Dear Members,

Please click on the link below to read the latest update from AHBIC in relation to the varroa mite situation.

AHBIC Industry Update 42

All the best,

Jo Martin

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AHBIC Industry Update 41 - 429 days of response

25 August 2023 10:00 PM | Anonymous

Dear Members,

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

AHBIC Industry Update 41

All the best,

Jo Martin

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AHBIC Industry Update 40 - 428 days of response

24 August 2023 4:22 PM | Anonymous

Dear Members,

Please click the button to read the latest update from AHBIC relating to the response to varroa.

AHBIC Industry Update 40

All the best,

Jo Martin

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AHBIC Industry Update 39 - 426 Days of response to varroa

23 August 2023 4:30 PM | Anonymous

Dear Members,

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

AHBIC Industry Update 39

All the best,

Jo Martin.

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AHBIC Industry Update 38

22 August 2023 6:23 PM | Anonymous

Dear Members,

Please click the button below to read the latest update from AHBIC relating to Varroa mite.

AHBIC Industry Update 38

All the best,

Jo Martin

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Varroa Mite Update 105 - Weekly Update from Biosecurity Queensland 17/08/2023

18 August 2023 5:13 PM | Anonymous

Dear Members,

Please click the link below to read the latest update from the Biosecurity Queensland Varroa Mite Prevention and Preparedness Program for the week ending 18/08/2023.

QBA Varroa Destructor Update to Members 17082023.pdf

All the best,

Jo Martin

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