Queensland and Victoria have banned the entry of bees, hives and products, including honey, from anywhere in New South Wales as the state struggles to contain an outbreak of the devastating varroa mite.

South Australia announced a similar set of restrictions on Wednesday.

Queensland Agricultural Industry Development Minister Mark Furner said NSW had taken "swift action to restrict the spread", but said if the measures failed Queensland had "limited options" for eradicating the pest.

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