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 surveillance and the Bee 123 portal 

Beekeepers are urged to conduct varroa surveillance and report your results to the Bee 123 portal. Beekeepers should monitor for varroa mite at a minimum of every 16 weeks. 

To learn more about reporting your results, please click on the attachment below. 

Want to learn more about varroa mite? Click on the attachment below. 

 Click here to report your results. 

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 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 

  • Varroa Mite Update 88 - Update from AHBIC No 20 (Q&A)

    20 March 2023 2:39 PM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    Please see the attachment below which provides the latest update in relation to the national response to varroa from our National Industry body AHBIC. 

    AHBIC-Varroa-incursion-update-20.pdf

    Kind regards, 

    Jo Martin 

  • Varroa Mite Update 87 - Weekly Update from Biosecurity Queensland W/E 15/03/2023

    20 March 2023 2:34 PM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    Please see the attachment below which provides the latest weekly update in relation to the response to varroa and operations within the Varroa Mite Prevention and Preparedness Program. 


    QBA Varroa Destructor Update to Members 15032023.pdf

    Kind regards, 

    Jo Martin 

  • Varroa Mite Update 86 - Weekly Update from Biosecurity Queensland W/E 09/03/2023

    16 March 2023 2:25 PM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    Please see the attachment below which provides the latest weekly update in relation to the response to varroa and operations within the Varroa Mite Prevention and Preparedness Program. 


    QBA Varroa Destructor Update to Members 09032023.pdf

    Kind regards, 

    Jo Martin 

  • Varroa Mite Update 85 - New Detections in NSW

    14 March 2023 8:21 PM | Anonymous

    There have been 9 new infested premises confirmed from NSW DPI Surveillance through laboratory diagnostics. This brings the total Infested Premises to 131. The link below provides access to the update provided by AHBIC earlier this afternoon. 

    https://honeybee.org.au/ahbic-industry-update-19-265-days-of-response/

    These new detections serve as a timely reminder for all beekeepers to complete varroa mite surveillance now and report your findings to the Bee 123 portal or report your surveillance over the phone to 13 25 23.

    All the best, 

    Jo Martin. 


  • Varroa Mite Update 84 - Weekly Update from Biosecurity Queensland W/E 03/03/2023

    07 March 2023 5:31 PM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    Please see the attachment below which provides the latest weekly update in relation to the response to varroa and operations within the Varroa Mite Prevention and Preparedness Program. 


    QBA Varroa Destructor Update to Members 03032023.pdf

    Should you have any questions in relation to this update, please email the QBA info@qbabees.org.au 

    Kind regards,

    Jo Martin 

  • Varroa Mite Update 83 - Weekly Update from VMPPP (Biosecurity Queensland) W/E 23/02/2023

    27 February 2023 7:58 PM | Anonymous

    Dear Members, 

    Please find attached below the latest update from the Varroa Mite Prevention and Preparedness Program within Biosecurity Queensland for the week ending the 23/02/2023.

    QBA Varroa Destructor Update to Members 23022023.pdf

    With the latest detection of Varroa mite outside of the clustered emergency zones, we strongly encourage members to conduct varroa mite surveillance and report all results to the Bee 123 app. 

    More information on the Bee 123 app can be found within the update attached above. 

    Many thanks, 

    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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