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. 

  • Varroa Mite Update 46 - 455 days of response

    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 


  • Varroa Mite Update 110 - Weekly Update from Biosecurity Queensland

    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 

  • Communique from the Australian Government - 20th September 2023

    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 


  • Varroa Mite Update 109 - Changes to the response to varroa.

    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. 

  • Varroa Mite Update AHBIC 45 - 450 days of response

    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. 

  • 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 

  • 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 

  • 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. 

    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


  • 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. 

  • 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 

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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