Varroa mite is an exotic parasitic mite that kills honey bee colonies and transmits honey bee viruses.
Apply here for a permit to move bees into a Control Area
There are three tests commonly used to detect varroa mite and other pests, including alcohol wash, sugar shake and drone uncapping.
FAQs on the current Agriculture Victoria response to Varroa mite detections
Varroa mite was detected in cargo at the Port of Melbourne in June 2018.
Information on the current Agriculture Victoria response to Varroa mite detections
Bees produce honey and beeswax and are important pollinators of horticultural and seed crops. Beekeeping can be a commercial venture, side business or hobby.
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